Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Contracts and Procurement Lawyer in Northampton to provide proactive legal advice and manage a team of lawyers. This hybrid role requires experience in public law, contract negotiations, and team leadership, with a focus on delivering high-quality legal services. If you're a dynamic individual with the ability to oversee complex legal matters, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with a current practicing certificate.
• Experience in construction contracts and service agreements.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on Public Contract Regulations and general contract queries.
• Manage a full caseload and supervise a team of lawyers.
• Participate in team management and provide training to council staff.

Skills

Negotiating and drafting contracts

Solutions-focused advice

Effective team working

Leadership skills

Education

Solicitor or barrister eligible to practice in England and Wales

Job description

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Contracts and Procurement Lawyer, Northampton

Client: Social Care Locums

Location: Northampton, 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 offers an opportunity to develop and enhance your skills while undertaking 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, and 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 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.
• Experience in negotiating and drafting construction contracts, service agreements, and facilities management services.
• Ability to provide solutions-focused advice and quickly learn new subjects.
• Effective team working skills, managing priorities to meet 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, with the candidate expected to collect their laptop from the 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.

You will contribute to the wider management of Legal Services, modeling and embedding the council's values and behaviors.

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

The role includes supporting the reduction of reliance on external legal support and undertaking advocacy when required.

You will support the Monitoring Officer by advising on illegality or procedural defaults for investigation.

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

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