Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in legal services is seeking a seasoned Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join their Brighton team. This hybrid role involves providing strategic legal guidance on complex contract matters, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will possess exceptional negotiating and leadership skills and a firm understanding of public procurement and construction contracts.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with current practicing certificate registered in England and Wales.
• Experience in managing teams and providing proactive legal advice.
• Ability to handle a varied caseload and meet statutory deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on Public Contract Regulations, company law, and construction contracts.
• Lead and manage a team of lawyers, ensuring quality legal service delivery.
• Contribute to the training and development of legal staff.

Skills

Negotiating

Drafting Contracts

Leadership

Team Management

Solutions-focused Advice

Education

Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX

Job description

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Contracts and Procurement Lawyer, Brighton

Client: Social Care Locums

Location: Brighton, 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 and practice. This role offers an opportunity for those interested in developing their skills while undertaking 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, and general contract queries. You will manage a full, varied caseload.

Senior Lawyers will participate in team management and deputise for the Principal Solicitor, contributing to the delivery of first-class legal services.

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

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered, your application should clearly demonstrate:

• You are 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 team working and managing priorities to meet statutory 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 legal advice to the County Council, its members, officers, and committees.

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

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

The role includes supporting the Monitoring Officer and contributing to staff training on legal issues.

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