Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a qualified Contracts and Procurement Lawyer in Chesterfield. This role involves managing a team, providing legal advice on contracts, and contributing to legal services delivery. Ideal candidates will be experienced solicitors with strong management skills, capable of working collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a current practicing certificate.
• Experience in managing and supervising teams.
• Ability to provide solutions-focused advice and work effectively in teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive legal advice on Public Contract Regulations and various contracts.
• Manage a full and varied caseload while leading a team of lawyers.
• Contribute to the delivery of legal services and embody council values.

Skills

Negotiating and drafting contracts

Solutions-focused advice

Team management

Client care

Organizational skills

Education

Solicitor or barrister or Fellow of CILEX

Job description

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Contracts and Procurement Lawyer, chesterfield

Client: Social Care Locums

Location: chesterfield, 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 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, JCT construction Contracts, and general contract queries. You will manage a full and varied caseload.

Senior Lawyers will play an active role in team management, deputising for the Principal Solicitor and contributing to the delivery of legal services.

We are seeking dynamic individuals with some experience in managing and supervising teams, capable of motivating others and working collaboratively.

Shortlisting Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be a Solicitor, barrister, or Fellow of CILEX, eligible to practise in England and Wales with a current practising certificate
• Have experience in negotiating and drafting construction contracts, service agreements, and facilities management services
• Provide solutions-focused advice and learn quickly about new subjects
• Work effectively in teams, managing priorities to meet deadlines
• Lead and contribute to client and project meetings, demonstrating excellent client care and organizational skills
• Advise Members and Senior Officers of the Council

The role is hybrid, with remote work considered. Occasional office attendance may be required, and the candidate must collect their laptop from the Reigate office 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.

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

You will assist the Monitoring Officer in advising the Council on illegality or procedural issues and contribute to staff training on legal updates and emerging issues.

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