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Commercial Contracts Lawyer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector
Witham · posted 19 August 2026
Job type
full time
Location
Witham, Essex
Category
Legal

Job Description

Commercial Contracts Lawyer - Permanent

Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below.
Full-time
Hybrid Working


About the Commercial Contracts Lawyer position:


Sellick Partnership is thrilled to be supporting a Local Authority in Essex with recruitment for a permanent Commercial Contracts Lawyer.


Our client is recruiting for a full-time, permanent lawyer to join their friendly and supportive Legal Services team. The successful Commercial Contracts Lawyer will be able to undertake this role on a hybrid working basis, with office attendance required for 2 days per week.


This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, friendly and forward-thinking Local Authority, who are looking to expand their permanent team.


Responsibilities of the Commercial Contracts Lawyer:



  • Managing a varied caseload of contract and procurement matters


Providing expert legal advice and support with a range of contracts work, including for complex and high-value matters


Providing procurement advice, and working closely alongside colleagues within the procurement department



Experience required for the Commercial Contracts Lawyer:



  • Prior experience gained within Commercial Contracts and procurement law


Understanding of Local Government law



Benefits that come with the Commercial Contracts Lawyer role include:



  • Generous annual leave entitlement


Competitive Local Government pension scheme


Hybrid/flexible working arrangements available



How to apply for the Commercial Contracts Lawyer role:


For more information or to apply for the Commercial Contracts Lawyer role, contact Laura Smith in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office.


Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised and thus you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.


Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. xwzovoh Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

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