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Projects Lawyer - Contracts and Procurement

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited

United Kingdom

Remote

GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

26 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Projects Lawyer to join their public sector team on a locum basis. This role offers the chance to work remotely while supporting significant regional projects through expert legal input and negotiation of various agreements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in contract law and procurement, ensuring compliance with the latest regulations. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment, where your expertise will contribute to essential public initiatives. If you're ready to take on this challenge, apply now and be part of something impactful.

Qualifications

  • Experience in drafting and negotiating various legal agreements.
  • Strong understanding of public procurement and subsidy control.

Responsibilities

  • Support major projects by drafting and negotiating funding agreements.
  • Provide commercial advice and assist with the new Procurement Act.

Skills

Contract Drafting
Negotiation Skills
Commercial Awareness
Procurement Knowledge
Subsidy Control

Education

Law Degree
Professional Qualification (Solicitor/Barrister)

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Projects Lawyer (Contracts & Procurement) to join a reputable public sector organisation on a locum basis. The position will be for a minimum of 3 months, with a view to extend, and can be worked remotely.

The successful Projects Lawyer will be supporting the region's major projects through drafting and negotiating agreements, supporting with procurement, subsidy control and giving your expert commercial input.

Responsibilities will include:
  • Supporting major projects (such as regen, housing, culture)
  • Drafting and negotiating agreements such as:
    • Funding agreements
    • Memorandums of understanding
    • Supply agreements
    • Supply services agreements
    • NEC possibly
  • Subsidy control
  • Supporting the public procurement & contracts team
  • Good knowledge of the new Procurement Act
  • Procurement frameworks
  • Commercial advice and input

They are looking for someone to start within the next 2-3 weeks so if you are interested please apply now to be considered.

Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Chloë Cameron in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

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