CARRINGTON BLAKE RECRUITMENT LIMITED
OR116310 – Senior Contract Lawyer (Grade L) – Interims
OR116310 – Senior Contract Lawyer (Grade L) – Interims at CARRINGTON BLAKE RECRUITMENT LIMITED, across the UK. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- UK wide
- Closing date
- Sector
- Solicitor
Reference https://www.carringtonblakerecruitment.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=18084
About the role
Work Pattern: 1 day a week in the office, usually a Thursday
PAYE Pay Rate: £32.08 per hour
Main Purpose
To provide senior legal advice and support within the Commercial and Contracts team, advising on contractual and commercial matters and ensuring that the Council’s interests are protected and legal requirements are met.
Typical Day
- Providing legal advice on complex commercial and contractual matters.
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and legal agreements.
- Advising internal Council departments and senior stakeholders.
- Identifying and managing contractual and legal risks.
- Supporting procurement and commercial projects.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across Legal Services and the wider Council.
- Ensuring advice is clear, practical and aligned with Council requirements.
Key Skills
- Commercial and contract law
- Contract drafting and negotiation
- Legal risk management
- Procurement and commercial advice
- Stakeholder management
- Legal research and analysis
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Ability to manage competing priorities
Essential Requirements
- Qualified solicitor/barrister or equivalent legal qualification.
- Strong experience in commercial and contract law.
- Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex contracts.
- Experience providing legal advice within a public-sector/local-authority environment would be highly relevant.
- Ability to provide clear, practical and commercially focused legal advice.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.
- Must be eligible to work in the UK.
Reference: https://www.carringtonblakerecruitment.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=18084 · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 30 Oct 2026 · Listed via CARRINGTON BLAKE RECRUITMENT LIMITED
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