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Major Projects Solicitor (Contracts)

Employer
Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited
Location
England, Hampshire
Salary
£35745 - £42822 per annum + flexible working
Closing date
30 Nov 2021
Reference
922543

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Major Projects and Contracts Lawyer

Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting to an experienced commercial contracts and projects lawyer on behalf of a busy local authority's shared legal service.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward thinking and flexible legal service where you will provide expert legal advice on a wide range of major and high profile projects and commercial agreements.

The role will be considered on either a full time or part time basis.

Role description:

  • Provision of expert legal advice to members, officers and committees on relevant aspects of the law arising from the discharge of the councils' functions.
  • Delivering innovative solutions to the councils' legal problems with minimal supervision
  • Representation of Legal Services at both internal and external meetings when required.
  • Briefings and training to other council departments on and in respect of legal topics relevant to the post holder's practice area.
  • Promotion of methods of improving the efficiency and processes of Legal Services

Person specification:

  • Solicitor or practising barrister, ideally with a minimum of 3 years PQE
  • Previous experience and a good working knowledge of contract law and EU procurement law
  • Previous local authority experience is desirable, however, candidates with relevant private sector experience are also encouraged to apply.

The client is able to offer a high degree of flexibility in relation to remote working; this is genuinely an employer who encourages a healthy work/life balance. The client will consider a mostly remote working role or a hybrid arrangement depending on candidate preference.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience for this Major Projects and Contracts role, please apply now or contact Natalie Ferguson in our Manchester office for more information.

Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment specialist operating across the UK. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice which can be found in the footer on our website.

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About Sellick Partnership

Established in 2002, Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment business with seven offices nationwide and more than 100 employees.

We offer a complete legal recruitment service on a nationwide basis within the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Our Legal team are considered one of the best in the country and are highly knowledgeable in their specialist markets.

Our Legal Recruitment Consultants are market specialists and highly experienced in sourcing and placing high-calibre locum, contract and permanent legal professionals across the UK.

We recruit across all areas of law, sourcing and placing candidates in legal jobs such as legal director, legal executive, barristers and solicitors as well as positions at the paralegal level.

For our clients, we offer a tailored approach to recruitment services that is based on the needs of your organisation. We take the time to get to know you and your organisation, and support you at every step of the way to secure high-calibre legal candidates every time.

For our candidates, we regularly partner with legal chambers and specialist legal organisations to hold CPD training events, workshops and seminars to help you keep abreast of industry news and topical issues. These events for legal professionals are a great way of networking and learning new skills that you can use as you progress through your legal career.

With in-depth sector knowledge, an extensive network of clients and high-calibre legal professionals plus an unrivalled name in the market, we are best placed to support your recruitment needs. Get in touch with us today to find out how we can help you.

Manchester: 0161 834 1642

Leeds: 0113 243 9775

London: 0203 997 9255

We specialise in recruiting professionals into a variety of positions on a permanent and temporary basis across the following specialisms: Finance & Accountancy, HR, Procurement, Change & Transformation, ICT & Digital Technology, Actuarial, Wealth & Investment Management, Housing & Property Services and Senior & Executive. To find out more about Sellick Partnership, please visit our website: www.sellickpartnership.co.uk

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Telephone
0161 834 1642
Location
Sellick Partnership
Queens Court
24 Queens Street
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M2 5HX
GB

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