Principal Contracts Lawyer - Service Care Solutions - Legal : Job Details

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a dynamic local authority, based in Berkshire, which is in need of a principal contracts lawyer to join their commercial team. In this role you will provide strategic leadership and manage high-performing legal professionals.

The role can pay a competitive rate of £65-£70ph umbrella. The rate offered will be based on experience and interview performance. This is a hybrid contract and will operate on a three-month rolling basis.

Key Responsibilities Of The Principal Contracts Lawyer Role:

• Provide expert legal advice on commercial contracts, procurement, IT, technology, construction, information management, grant agreements, JCT and NEC contracts.
• Navigate public sector frameworks and ensure compliance with relevant rules and regulations.
• Offer strategic legal counsel whilst sitting on and advising various boards within the Council.
• Lead a team of senior lawyers, lawyers, and paralegals; ensuring the effective allocation and management of legal work.

Ideal Candidate:

• A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with 5+ years of PQE in contract and procurement law within the public sector.
• Proven leadership skills with experience of managing legal professionals at all levels.
• Strong understanding of public sector frameworks and the ability to advise on a variety of complex legal matters.

Benefits Included With The Principal Contracts Lawyer Role

• Hybrid working
• Flexible hours
• Weekly pay

If this principal contracts lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on , or email .

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.