Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

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

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a Contracts and Procurement Lawyer in Bournemouth to manage a team of legal professionals, provide expert advice on public contracts, and contribute to the efficiency of legal services. This hybrid role requires significant experience and leadership skills, with opportunities for professional development and involvement in training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, barrister, or Fellow of CILEX eligible to practice in England and Wales.
• Experience in negotiating and drafting construction contracts.
• Ability to quickly learn about new legal subjects.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive legal advice on Public Contract Regulations and Company law.
• Manage a team of lawyers and contribute to Legal Services management.
• Deliver high-quality legal services with minimal supervision.

Skills

Negotiating

Drafting contracts

Leadership

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Current practicing certificate

Job description

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Contracts and Procurement Lawyer, Bournemouth

Client: Social Care Locums

Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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. This role offers the opportunity to develop and enhance your skills through varied and quality work.

You will work as part of a team of Contract Lawyers, providing proactive legal advice on issues including Public Contract Regulations, Company law, Subsidy Control, NEC's and JCT construction Contracts, among others. You will handle a full and demanding caseload.

Senior Lawyers will participate in team management and deputise for the Principal Solicitor, contributing to the delivery of 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:

• Being a Solicitor, barrister, or Fellow of CILEX, eligible to practice in England and Wales 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 learn quickly about new subjects
• Effective teamwork and managing priorities to meet deadlines
• Leadership and organizational skills in client and project meetings
• Advising Members and Senior Officers of the Council

The role is hybrid; remote work will be considered. Occasional office attendance may be required, with the candidate expected to collect their laptop from Reigate 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.

You will contribute to the wider management of Legal Services and exemplify the council's values and behaviors.

You will manage a varied caseload and deliver solutions with minimal supervision.

The role supports the reduction of external legal support reliance and may involve advocacy and assisting the Monitoring Officer in legal and procedural matters.

You will also contribute to staff training on legal issues and emerging topics.

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