Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm seeks a qualified Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join their Birmingham team. This hybrid role involves providing proactive legal advice on complex contracts, managing a team, and enhancing legal services. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in public contract law and be capable of leading projects and advising senior council members.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and supervising teams.
• Proven ability to provide solutions-focused advice.
• Strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on Public Contract Regulations, Company law, Subsidy Control, etc.
• Manage a varied caseload and supervise a team of lawyers.
• Deliver innovative legal solutions with minimal supervision.

Skills

Negotiating and drafting construction contracts

Client care and organizational skills

Team management

Education

Eligibility to practice in England and Wales as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX

Job description

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Contracts and Procurement Lawyer, Birmingham

Client: Social Care Locums

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

We are looking for a qualified Solicitor with substantial experience in this area of law and practice. This role offers an opportunity to develop and enhance your skills through diverse and quality work.

You will work as part of a team of Contract Lawyers to provide proactive legal advice on issues including Public Contract Regulations, Company law, Subsidy Control, NEC and JCT construction Contracts, and other contract queries. You will manage a varied and demanding caseload.

Senior Lawyers are expected to participate actively in team management, deputise for the Principal Solicitor, and contribute to delivering high-quality legal services.

If you are an effective, dynamic individual with experience in managing and supervising teams, and can motivate others, we want to hear from you!

Shortlisting Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Eligibility to practice in England and Wales as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX, with a current practicing certificate
• Experience in negotiating and drafting construction contracts, service agreements, and facilities management services
• Ability to provide solutions-focused advice and quickly learn new subjects
• Effective teamwork and managing priorities to meet statutory deadlines
• Leadership in client and project meetings, with excellent client care and organizational skills
• Experience advising Members and Senior Officers of the Council

The role is hybrid, with remote work considered. Occasional office attendance may be required, and the candidate will need to collect their laptop from our Reigate office on the first day.

The role involves managing a team of lawyers, providing leadership, supervision, and expert legal advice to the County Council, its members, officers, and committees. It also contributes to the wider management of Legal Services and embodies the council's values.

You will manage a full caseload, deliver innovative solutions with minimal supervision, and support the council's goal to reduce reliance on external legal support. Advocacy duties may be required.

The role supports the Monitoring Officer in advising on illegality or procedural issues and involves staff training to keep updated with legal developments.

For more information, please contact Simone at Social Care Locums.