Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

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

Job summary

A leading social care organization seeks a Contracts and Procurement Lawyer in Dartford. The successful candidate will provide legal advice, manage a team, and handle a varied caseload. This hybrid role promises a support system for professional development and leadership opportunities within the legal services team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a current practicing certificate.
• Experience in construction contracts and service agreements.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive legal advice on contract regulations and general queries.
• Manage a demanding caseload with minimal supervision.
• Supervise and lead a team of lawyers while delivering innovative solutions.

Skills

Negotiating

Drafting contracts

Teamwork

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Solicitor or Barrister eligible to practice in England and Wales

Job description

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Contracts and Procurement Lawyer, Dartford

Client: Social Care Locums

Location: Dartford, 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.

In this role, 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 will play an active role in team management and are expected to 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 people, and motivating others while working in a team, 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 teamwork, 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, 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.

This role involves managing a group of lawyers, providing leadership, supervision, and expert legal advice to the County Council, its members, officers, and committees.

The role contributes to the wider management of Legal Services and models the council's values and behaviors.

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

You will support and deliver training to staff to keep them updated on legal issues.

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