Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Contracts and Procurement Lawyer in High Wycombe to provide legal services on various issues including Public Contract Regulations and construction contracts. This hybrid role requires a qualified Solicitor to manage a team and deliver innovative solutions while ensuring client care and team collaboration. If you are dynamic and possess team management skills, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with a current practicing certificate.
• Experience managing and supervising teams.
• Ability to learn quickly about new subjects.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive legal advice on Public Contract Regulations and contract queries.
• Manage a full, varied caseload while leading a team of lawyers.
• Support staff training on legal updates and emerging issues.

Skills

Negotiating and drafting contracts

Providing solutions-focused advice

Effective team working

Client care

Organizational skills

Education

Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX

Job description

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Contracts and Procurement Lawyer, High Wycombe

Client: Social Care Locums

Location: High Wycombe, 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 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 such as 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 are expected to actively participate in team management, deputise for the Principal Solicitor, and contribute to delivering first-class legal services.

If you are effective, dynamic, and have experience in managing and supervising teams, motivating others, and working collaboratively, we want to hear from you!

Shortlisting Criteria:

• 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 team working and managing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Experience in leading client and project meetings, providing 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 collect their laptop from the Reigate office on the first day.

The role involves managing a team 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, model the council's values, and deliver 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 duties may be required.

The role includes supporting the Monitoring Officer and contributing to staff training on legal updates and emerging issues.

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