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Principal Contracts Lawyer

Service Care Solutions - Legal

Posted 10 days ago, valid for 5 days

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Full Time

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Service Care Solutions is seeking a Principal Contracts Lawyer to manage their Corporate Commercial team in Berkshire, offering a hybrid/remote work arrangement.
The role comes with a competitive umbrella rate of £65-£70 per hour and a PAYE rate of £57.11 - £61.45 per hour, with a contract length of 3 months ongoing.
Candidates must have a current practising certificate and at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in contract and procurement law.
Key responsibilities include providing expert advice on commercial contracts, managing a team, and advising various boards within the Council.
The position offers benefits such as weekly pay and flexible working arrangements, along with a referral bonus of £250 for successful recommendations.

Service Care Solutions is working alongside exceptional local authority, based in Berkshire, with needs a Principal Contracts lawyer to manage their Corporate Commercial team. This exciting opportunity presents a unique chance to join a dynamic team and contribute your expertise in contract and procurement law.Role: Principal Contracts LawyerLocation: Berkshire – hybrid/remoteUmbrella Rate: £65-£70phPAYE Rate inclusive of holiday: £57.11 - £61.45ph Contract Length: 3 months ongoingKey responsibilities of the Principal Contracts lawyer role:

Provide expert advice on commercial contracts, procurement, and public sector frameworks.
Manage and supervise a team of lawyers and paralegals.
Advise on various boards within the Council.

Key Requirements:

Current practising certificate and entitlement to practice in England as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executive.
5+ years of post-qualification experience of contract and procurement rules and regulations. Experience with JCT & NEC contracts and company law is desirable.
Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure.

Benefits included with the Principal Contracts Lawyer position:

Competitive hourly rate.
Weekly pay.
Flexible working arrangements.

If this Principal Contracts Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, then please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on , or email .uk.We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

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