Solicitor/Lawyer - Contracts and Procurement Team

Our Legal Services Contracts Team is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Solicitor / Lawyer to join the team on a 12-month fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor / lawyer looking to develop their expertise within a busy and supportive public sector legal environment.

Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) gained within the public sector, with experience in local government highly desirable.

The role will involve advising on a varied and interesting portfolio of procurement and contractual matters, including:

• Procurement and commercial contracts
• Works contracts, including advising on and drafting agreements using JCT and NEC standard forms
• Service contracts
• Grant agreements
• Preparing, reviewing and managing a wide range of contractual documentation on behalf of the Contracts Team

A strong working knowledge of procurement law is essential, including experience of advising under:

• Public Contracts Regulations 2015
• Procurement Act 2023

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement consisting of part working in the office and part working at home (using a laptop provided by the Council) with the number of days for both variable and dependent on the needs of the service, (a minimum of one day per week in the office).

For queries about the role please contact: [email protected]

You will be:

• A qualified solicitor, barrister or equivalent legal professional with at least 2 years' PQE
• Experienced in procurement and contract law within the public sector
• Knowledgeable in works contracts and standard construction contracts, particularly JCT and NEC forms
• Able to manage a varied caseload and work independently while contributing effectively within a team
• An excellent communicator with strong drafting and negotiation skills

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.

Please upload your personal statement under the Relevant Experience and Skills section and ensure this fully aligns to the role criteria. This should not be more than two sides of A4.