Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider is seeking a Contracts and Procurement Lawyer in Chester. The role offers the chance to manage a varied caseload and lead a team while providing proactive legal advice on contract law matters. Candidates should be qualified solicitors with strong negotiation and drafting skills, ready to contribute to enhancing legal services within the Council.

Qualifications

• Solicitor eligible to practice in England and Wales with a current practicing certificate.
• Experience in negotiating and drafting construction contracts and service agreements.
• Experience advising senior council members.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on Public Contract Regulations and general contract queries.
• Manage a full, varied, and demanding caseload.
• Lead a team of lawyers, providing supervision and expert advice.

Skills

Negotiating

Drafting

Leadership

Teamwork

Client Advice

Education

Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX

Job description

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Contracts and Procurement Lawyer, Chester

Client: Social Care Locums

Location: Chester, 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 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, but not limited to, 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 play an active role 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 the ability to motivate others, we want to hear from you!

Shortlisting Criteria:

To be considered, your application should demonstrate:

• You are a Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX, eligible to practice in England and Wales with a current practicing certificate.
• Negotiating and drafting experience, such as construction contracts, service agreements, and facilities management services.
• Ability to provide solutions-focused advice and learn quickly about new subjects.
• Effective teamwork, managing priorities to meet statutory deadlines.
• Leadership and organizational skills in client and project meetings.
• Experience 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 their first day.

The role involves managing a group 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, leading by example and embedding the council's values.

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

The role may include advocacy work and supporting the Monitoring Officer regarding legal or procedural issues.

Training staff within the Council to stay updated on legal matters is also part of this role.

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