Locum Principal Contracts Lawyer | Predominantly Remote Working | Hourly Rate D.O.E

REED’s specialist In-House Legal team is thrilled to be recruiting for a skilled Principal Contracts Lawyer to join our client’s team for an initial 3-month contract, with the potential for further extension. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a public sector company, providing expert legal advice and support on a variety of contractual and procurement matters while also being responsible for leading and managing the Corporate Commercial Team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and provide legal advice on contract and procurement law.
• Strategic leadership with a proven track record of managing a team of senior lawyers, lawyers, and paralegals.
• Allocation and management of legal referrals.
• Strong understanding of public sector frameworks.
• Handle a range of contractual agreements within a local government/public setting.
• Manage commercial contracts, procurement, information management, IT, technology, construction, intellectual property, public law, and grant agreements.
• Address public procurement matters and frameworks.
• Work with JCT & NEC contracts.
• Ability to sit and advise on various boards within the Council.
• Company law experience.

Why Apply?

This role offers flexibility with the option to work hybrid or remotely, making it ideal for professionals seeking a dynamic and adaptable work environment.

Act Now!

To apply for this role, you will need to demonstrate that you have:

• A current practising certificate and be entitled to practice in England as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives.
• Post-qualification experience in contract and procurement rules and regulations.
• An ability to work to tight deadlines and perform well under pressure.
• An ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience leading a team.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity—apply now! Contact Sophie Clarke at REED Norwich immediately to learn more and apply. Your expertise could be exactly what we need!