Summary: The role of Commercial Contracts Lawyer involves joining a local authority legal team on an initial 3-month contract, focusing on a variety of commercial contracts and procurement matters. The position emphasizes collaboration and high-quality legal service delivery within a supportive public sector environment. The successful candidate will manage a full caseload and provide legal advice on various issues while working in a hybrid arrangement. This role requires a qualified solicitor with relevant experience in local government and commercial contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a full caseload of commercial contracts and procurement matters.
• Draft and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, including construction and service contracts.
• Provide legal advice on contract disputes and public procurement issues.
• Support multidisciplinary corporate projects, offering advice on governance and legal risk.
• Advise senior officers and elected members on a variety of legal and regulatory matters.
• Handle data protection and FOI matters in relation to contracts and general governance.

Key Skills:

• Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) in England & Wales with a current practising certificate.
• Previous experience working within a local government legal team.
• Strong background in commercial contracts, procurement law, and public sector governance.
• Familiarity with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023.
• Comfortable managing a varied caseload and providing clear advice to senior stakeholders.
• Able to attend the office 2 days per week as part of a hybrid working arrangement.

Salary (Rate): 55.00

City: Greenhill

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Legal