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Contracts Lawyer
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Posted: 22/10/2025
- Up to £60 per hour
- South East England
- Locum
- Legal, Local Government & Public Sector
Commercial Contracts Lawyer
Remote OR Hybrid working
Full-time
Our client, a Local Authority in the Southeast, is seeking a Commercial Contracts Lawyer for a minimum period of 6 months, to assist with a project relating to Council Homes and Estates.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and friendly team. Hybrid working would be preferred for the successful candidate.
Responsibilities of the Commercial Contracts Lawyer:
Our client is looking for an experienced commercial lawyer who is familiar with construction contracts, who would be able to assist with the following:
- Drafting, negotiating and reviewing a range of housing related contracts, agreements (and policies relating to capital works)
- Advising on procurement strategy, compliance and risk mitigation
- Supporting governance and statutory compliance
- Drafting and negotiating JCT/NEC contracts, collateral warranties and guarantees
How to apply for the Commercial Contracts Lawyer role:
For more information or to apply for the Commercial Contracts Lawyer role, contact Laura Smith in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.
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.
Laura Smith
Business Manager