Contracts Solicitor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Contracts Lawyer to join a friendly local authority based in the East Midlands. Our client is offering flexibility with remote working.

The successful Contracts Solicitor will undertake a mixed commercial caseload, including, but not exclusive to:

• Contract disputes
• Breach of contract
• Data protection breaches
• Commercial litigation

The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer and will have previous contracts experience, this includes:

• Recent in depth knowledge of commercial and contract and public procurement law, practice and procedure at an advanced level
• Drafting experience of variety of contracts including NECs, JCTs, ICT contracts, frameworks and consultancy contracts.
• Advising on company law, state aid, consultation duties and trading powers
• Experience of undertaking contract work within a local government environment

This position will initially begin on a 3 month basis, but could potentially turn into a long-term assignment.

Our client will consider candidates who are seeking either part-time or full-time employment.

We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Kate Sara Robinson in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

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