Contract & Procurement Lawyer – Flexible Local Govt Role

Sussex Law Society; Hove; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Local government pension

Paid annual leave

Employee discount benefits

Job summary

Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking a Contract & Procurement Lawyer to join its award-winning Legal Services team by the seaside. The role focuses on commercial contracts and procurement, offering the opportunity to influence projects across the council and its communities.

Applicants should be qualified in England and Wales and experienced in contracts and procurement. The post is permanent, with flexible working and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer (barrister, solicitor or legal executive) in England and Wales with experience in commercial contracts and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal solutions-focused advice relating to commercial contracts and procurement.
• Manage a varied workload of contracts and procurement matters.
• Support the Contracts & Procurement team and contribute to high-profile projects for the council.

Skills

Contracts & procurement

Client care

Job description

Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking a Contract & Procurement Lawyer to join its award-winning Legal Services team by the seaside. The role focuses on commercial contracts and procurement, offering the opportunity to influence projects across the council and its communities.

Applicants should be qualified in England and Wales and experienced in contracts and procurement. The post is permanent, with flexible working and a competitive benefits package.