Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the legal sector is seeking a Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join their team in Luton. This role offers the opportunity to work with a variety of legal issues related to public contracts and construction law. The successful candidate will manage a team and contribute to the improvement of legal services while demonstrating leadership and teamwork capabilities. Candidates should possess a current practicing certificate as a Solicitor or barrister and be adept at providing solutions-focused legal advice.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in managing teams.
• Experience in drafting construction contracts and service agreements preferred.
• Ability to provide solutions-focused advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on Public Contract Regulations and manage a caseload.
• Lead and supervise a team of lawyers.
• Advise Members and Senior Officers of the Council.

Skills

Negotiating

Leadership

Team Management

Problem Solving

Effective Teamwork

Education

Solicitor or barrister eligible to practice in England and Wales

Fellow of CILEX with a current practicing certificate

Job description

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Contracts and Procurement Lawyer, Luton, Bedfordshire

Client: Social Care Locums

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, 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 to provide 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 demanding caseload.

Senior Lawyers are expected to participate actively in team management, deputise for the Principal Solicitor, and contribute to delivering high-quality legal services.

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

Shortlisting Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Being 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 statutory deadlines
• Leadership and organizational skills in client and project meetings
• 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 must 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, exemplify the council's values, and manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision.

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

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

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