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Principal Solicitor - Contracts and Procurement Team
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Posted: 15/09/2025
- £60 - £70 per hour
- West Midlands
- Contract/Interim
- Legal, Local Government & Public Sector
Principal Commercial Contracts Solicitor
Rate: £££ Very competitive
Location: West Midlands
Working: Predominantly remotely
About the Commercial Contracts Role:
Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting for a Principal Commercial Contracts Solicitor (or equivalent) to join a local authority based in the West Midlands. The role is to line manage a sizable team of lawyers, all of whom are dedicated to contracts work. As the Principal Commercial Contracts Solicitor you will lead a team of 7 lawyers, including 1 to 1s, case allocation and addressing any training needs.
Key Responsibilities of the Commercial Contracts role:
The successful Commercial Contracts Solicitor or Barrister will be able to 'hit the ground running' and manage their own caseload of mainly commercial matters:
- Experience of high-value contracts - reviewing, amending and drafting
- Dealing with internal stakeholders and external clients
- Must be able to deal with hurdles in a diplomatic way
- Working on standard contracts for goods and services
- Advising on new procurement legislation
- Advising on contract interpretation and dispute resolution
- Candidates must have previous experience as a Team Lead or Principal. This is a large team and needs an experienced manager at the helm.
Benefits of the Lawyer role:
- Flexible working hours
- Mainly remote working
- Fantastic hourly rate and a lengthy ongoing contract
We are especially interested in speaking with candidates with a public sector or local government background.
How to apply for the Principal Commercial Contracts Solicitor role:
To apply, please submit your CV and/or cover letter via this page or alternatively, contact Kate Jasper in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.
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Kate Jasper
Senior Business Manager