Locum Principal Contracts Lawyer

Locum Principal Contracts Lawyer South West £65-70 per hour DOE 4-5 days per week Mainly remote working with some ad-hoc attendance A highly reputable Local Authority in the South West is seeking a Principal Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join their friendly team for an initial 3 - 6 month period with a strong view for extension. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced local authority lawyer to join a friendly and supportive team. Candidates can work remotely for the majority of the role, although some ad-hoc office attendance may be required. The ideal candidate will have excellent working knowledge and experience of: Leading and advising on Contract and procurement law Strategic Leadership and proven track record of managing a team of senior lawyers, lawyer and paralegals Allocation and management of legal referrals Strong understanding of public sector frameworks Dealing with commercial contracts, procurement, information management, IT, technology, construction, intellectual property, public law, grant agreements JCT & NEC contracts Ability to sit and advise on various boards within the Council Company Law experience We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting. Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Kiran Purewal in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Location: South West England, GB

Posted Date: 1/22/2025