Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a qualified Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join their dynamic team. This hybrid role involves managing a team of lawyers and providing expert legal advice on contracts, regulations, and compliance. The successful candidate will have comprehensive experience in contract law and demonstrated leadership abilities, contributing positively to the council while delivering high-quality services.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with current practicing certificate.
• Experience in negotiating and drafting various contracts.
• Ability to quickly learn new legal subjects and provide solutions-focused advice.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise a team of lawyers, providing legal advice and leadership.
• Deliver proactive and expert legal services to the County Council.
• Manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision.

Skills

Negotiating contracts

Drafting contracts

Team management

Providing legal advice

Client care skills

Education

Solicitor or Barrister eligible to practice in England and Wales

Job description

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Contracts and Procurement Lawyer, Stoke-on-Trent

Client: Social Care Locums

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, 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 diverse and quality work.

You will work as part of a team of Contract Lawyers to provide proactive legal advice on issues such as Public Contract Regulations, Company law, Subsidy Control, NEC's and JCT construction Contracts, and general contract queries. You will manage a varied and demanding caseload.

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

If you are an effective, dynamic individual with experience in managing and supervising teams, and motivating others, we want to hear from you!

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered, your application should clearly 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 contracts, such as construction contracts, service agreements, and facilities management services.
• Ability to provide solutions-focused advice and quickly learn new subjects.
• Effective teamwork skills, managing priorities to meet statutory deadlines.
• Experience leading and contributing to client and project meetings with excellent client care and organizational skills.
• 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 our 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, exemplifying the council's values and behaviors.

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

The role supports the council's goal to reduce reliance on external legal support and may involve advocacy work.

You will assist the Monitoring Officer in reporting any illegality or procedural issues for investigation.

The role includes training staff to stay updated on legal issues.

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