Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

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

Job summary

A reputable client is seeking a Contracts and Procurement Lawyer in Doncaster. This role offers the chance to develop skills while managing a varied caseload and leading a team of lawyers. Candidates must be qualified solicitors with significant experience in construction contracts and legal advisory roles.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current practicing certificate.
• Experience in managing and supervising teams is essential.
• Ability to advise senior officers of the council.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive legal advice on various contract issues.
• Manage a demanding caseload and lead a team of lawyers.
• Support the Monitoring Officer in advising on legal issues.

Skills

Negotiating and drafting construction contracts

Providing solutions-focused advice

Effective teamwork

Leadership

Excellent client care

Education

Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX eligible to practice in England and Wales

Job description

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Contracts and Procurement Lawyer, Doncaster

Client: Social Care Locums

Location: Doncaster, 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 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's and JCT construction Contracts, and general contract queries. You will handle a full, varied, and demanding caseload.

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

If you are an effective, dynamic individual with experience in managing and supervising people, and can 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
• 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 and managing priorities to meet deadlines
• Leadership in 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 pick up their laptop from our Reigate office on their first day.

You will assist in managing a team 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, modeling and embedding the council's values and behaviors.

You will manage a demanding caseload, delivering innovative solutions with minimal supervision.

You will support and help manage the team and its resources, aiming to reduce reliance on external legal support. Advocacy may be required.

You will support the Monitoring Officer in advising the Council of any illegality or procedural issues.

The role includes training staff within the Council on legal updates and emerging issues.

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