Principal Lawyer

Principal Lawyer

Lincoln

Hybrid working

£49,942 - £53,108 per annum

Sellick Partnership are pleased to be working in partnership with a well-respected local authority in the Midlands. We are supporting City of Lincoln Council with the recruitment for a Principal Lawyer to join their legal services team permanently. As well as being a part of the senior management team, this unique opportunity provides the chance to be involved with a diverse range of work including commercial, procurement, and property matters.

About the Principal Lawyer opportunity:

For this opening, it is required that you have experience in dealing with commercial contracts, as the role will include advising and negotiating all contracts within the authority. You will be supporting with the delivery of major projects and leading on strategic commercial and property matters. This is an amazing opportunity for someone who is commercially minded, and looking to lead a small team.

Duties of the Principal Lawyer opportunity will include:

• Advising, negotiating and drafting all commercial contracts
• Construction contracts, including; NEC's and JCT contracts
• Leading on commercial and residential property matters
• Supporting two junior members
• Advising on strategic and complex matters

Benefits of the Principal Lawyer opportunity will include:

• Flexible working arrangements, one day a week in the office.
• Flexi-time scheme, you can accrue an extra 2 days of leave per month!
• 29 days holidays + bank holidays
• Local government pension scheme (23.4% employer contributions)
• Employee online discount schemes, including; supermarkets, cinema, retail, tech
• Continuous development opportunities
• Sustainable Travel Options (Tax-free bike scheme and discounted City parking)

Experience required:

Qualified as a Solicitor or Cilex qualified. We would be extremely interested in hearing from candidates with a private practice or public sector background.

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