Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

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

Job summary

A leading organization in Milton Keynes is seeking a Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join their team. This position requires a qualified Solicitor with significant experience and offers opportunities for professional development. You will provide legal advice on public contract regulations and manage a team while contributing to the council's legal services. The role is hybrid, allowing for flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in Contract Law, Public Contract Regulations, and Construction Contracts is crucial.
• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Experience advising Council members and senior officers.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive legal advice on various contract-related issues.
• Manage and supervise a team of lawyers.
• Contribute to the management of legal services and support legal compliance.

Skills

Negotiating and drafting

Leadership

Teamwork

Client advisory

Education

Solicitor or Barrister with a current practicing certificate

Job description

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Contracts and Procurement Lawyer, Milton Keynes

Client: Social Care Locums

Location: Milton Keynes

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 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, but not limited to, Public Contract Regulations, Company law, Subsidy Control, NEC 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. You will be expected to deputise for the Principal Solicitor and contribute to delivering first-class legal services.

If you are an effective, dynamic individual with some experience in managing and supervising others, and can motivate a team, 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.
• Negotiating and drafting experience, such as 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 and organizational skills in client and project meetings.
• Experience advising Members and Senior Officers of the Council.

The role is hybrid; remote work will be considered. Occasional office attendance may be required, with the candidate expected to collect their laptop from the Reigate office on the first day.

This 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 and exemplify the council's values and behaviors.

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

The role supports reducing reliance on external legal support and may involve advocacy. You will also assist the Monitoring Officer in legal compliance matters and contribute to staff training on legal issues.

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