Quick CV Dropoff
Send us your CV to be considered for one of our open roles
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including underrepresented groups and those with disabilities. We consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. Find out more about our equality, diversity and inclusion efforts and initiatives or read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement for further information.
Contracts Lawyer
CR/002230_1748447861
Posted: 28/05/2025
- £60 - £70 per hour
- London
- Locum
- Legal, Local Government & Public Sector
Contracts Lawyer
London Local Authority
Locum Contract
Hybrid
A highly prestigious local authority in London is seeking an experienced Contracts Lawyer to join their team on a locum basis.
Our client is seeking an experienced Contracts Lawyer to handle a diverse caseload of procurement, contract and governance matters with minimal supervision. The caseload will be varied and contracts can include JCT/construction, performance/artist, and filming agreements. You may also receive some work from the police department and the community children's services, so experience dealing with this type of work would be beneficial.
The successful locum Contracts Lawyer will be a qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister, CILEx) or registered Foreign Qualified Lawyer and have prior experience working for a local authority, and therefore good knowledge of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
Advantages:
- Competitive hourly pay rate, up to £70ph (umbrella)
- Hybrid working, 3 days per week office attendance
- Compressed working week available
- Excellent reputation
- Friendly and well-established team
- Paralegal support
- Excellent IT and resources (documents, templates, PCL, Westlaw)
- Good transport links (if required)
The London based local authority is seeking to fill the locum Contracts Lawyer position as soon as possible, so applicants must be able to start immediately or on short notice.
Should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Zofia Slater in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.
Applicants are invited to discuss their salary requirements upon application.
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.
Zofia Slater
Recruitment Consultant