Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

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

Job summary

A leading legal services provider in Cardiff is looking for a qualified Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join their team. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload, provide comprehensive legal advice, and lead a team of lawyers while ensuring the delivery of high-quality services. This hybrid role involves teamwork, leadership, and a focus on reducing reliance on external legal support, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Eligible to practice in England and Wales with a current practicing certificate.
• Experience in negotiating and drafting construction contracts.
• Ability to learn quickly about new subjects.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive legal advice on public procurement and contract issues.
• Manage a varied caseload and participate in team management.
• Lead and contribute to client meetings.

Skills

Negotiating

Drafting contracts

Team management

Client care

Organizational skills

Solution-focused advice

Education

Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX

Job description

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Contracts and Procurement Lawyer, Cardiff

Client: Social Care Locums

Location: Cardiff, 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 law and practice in this area. This role is ideal for those interested in developing and enhancing their skills while undertaking quality and varied 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 general contract queries. You will manage a full, varied, and demanding caseload.

Senior Lawyers participate actively in team management, deputise for the Principal Solicitor, and contribute to delivering first-class legal services.

If you are an effective, dynamic individual with experience in managing and supervising people, and can motivate others while working in a team, we want to hear from you!

Shortlisting Criteria:

• 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.
• Leading and contributing to client and project meetings with excellent client care and organizational skills.
• 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 their 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, exemplify the council's values, and deliver innovative solutions with minimal supervision.

The role supports the reduction of reliance on external legal support and may involve advocacy and training staff on legal issues.

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