Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care organization seeks a Contracts and Procurement Lawyer in Southampton. This role involves managing complex legal cases, providing strategic legal advice, and leading a team of lawyers. It offers the potential for hybrid working, with a focus on delivering high-quality legal services to local government bodies.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with a current practicing certificate.
• Experience in managing a team of lawyers.
• Ability to provide solutions and learn new legal subjects quickly.

Responsibilities

• Manage a demanding caseload and deliver innovative legal solutions.
• Advise the County Council, its members, officers, and committees.
• Participate in team management and deputy responsibilities.

Skills

Negotiating and drafting construction contracts

Solutions-focused advisory

Effective teamwork

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Education

Eligibility to practice as a Solicitor, barrister, or Fellow of CILEX

Job description

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Contracts and Procurement Lawyer, Southampton

Client: Social Care Locums

Location: Southampton, 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 through varied and quality work.

You will work as part of a team of Contract Lawyers, providing legal advice on issues including Public Contract Regulations, Company law, Subsidy Control, NEC and JCT construction Contracts, among others. You will handle a full and demanding caseload.

Senior Lawyers are expected to participate in team management and deputise for the Principal Solicitor, contributing to the delivery of excellent legal services.

If you are an effective, dynamic individual with experience in managing and supervising others, and can motivate a team, we want to hear from you!

Shortlisting Criteria

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Eligibility to practice as a Solicitor, barrister, or Fellow of CILEX 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 teamwork and managing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Leadership and organizational skills in client and project meetings.
• Advisory experience to Members and Senior Officers of the Council.

The role is hybrid; remote work will be considered. Occasional office attendance may be required, with the initial collection of equipment from our Reigate office.

You will assist in managing a team of lawyers, providing leadership, supervision, and legal advice to the County Council, its members, officers, and committees.

The role supports the wider management of Legal Services, promoting the council's values and behaviors.

Responsibilities include managing a demanding caseload, delivering innovative solutions, and potentially undertaking advocacy.

You will also support the Monitoring Officer in legal compliance and contribute to staff training on legal updates and issues.

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