Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Contracts and Procurement Lawyer in Exeter. This role involves providing legal advice on contracts, managing a team, and offering solutions to complex legal issues while promoting the council's values. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to enhance their legal expertise in a supportive environment, with a hybrid work option available.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with substantial experience in law.
• Experience in negotiating and drafting construction contracts.
• Ability to manage and supervise a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive legal advice on Public Contract Regulations and general contract queries.
• Assist in managing a team of lawyers and supervising their work.
• Contribute to the management of Legal Services and deliver expert advice.

Skills

Negotiating

Drafting construction contracts

Providing solutions-focused advice

Effective teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Solicitor or Barrister eligible to practice in England and Wales

Current practicing certificate

Job description

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Contracts and Procurement Lawyer, Exeter

Client: Social Care Locums

Location: Exeter, 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 offers an opportunity to develop and enhance your 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 caseload.

Senior Lawyers participate in team management and may 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 can motivate 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 and managing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Leading and contributing in client and project meetings with excellent client care and organizational skills.
• Advising Members and Senior Officers of the Council.

The role is hybrid; remote work will be considered. Occasional office attendance may be required, and the candidate will need to collect their laptop from our Reigate office on the 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 and models the council's values and behaviors.

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

You will support the council's goal to reduce reliance on external legal support, and may be required to undertake advocacy.

You will support the Monitoring Officer in advising the Council on legal issues and contribute to staff training within the Council.

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