Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

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

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Contracts and Procurement Lawyer with substantial legal experience in Wakefield. This hybrid role involves managing a team, delivering high-quality legal services, and providing proactive legal advice. Ideal candidates will have eligibility to practice in law with strong leadership and organizational skills, ready to contribute to important legal functions within the County Council.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to practice in England and Wales.
• Experience in negotiating and drafting construction contracts.
• Ability to provide solutions-focused advice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of lawyers and provide legal advice.
• Deliver legal solutions to the County Council.
• Support training and legal updates for the team.

Skills

Negotiating

Drafting contracts

Team management

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Fellow of CILEX

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Contracts and Procurement Lawyer, Wakefield

Client: Social Care Locums

Location: Wakefield, 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 while undertaking diverse and quality work.

You will work as part of a team of Contract Lawyers, providing 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 manage a full, varied, and demanding caseload.

Senior Lawyers will play an active role in team management, deputising for the Principal Solicitor, and contributing to the delivery of high-quality legal services.

We are seeking an effective, dynamic individual with some experience in managing and supervising people, motivating others, and working collaboratively.

Shortlisting Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Eligibility to practice in England and Wales as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX, 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 team working and 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. The candidate will need to collect their laptop from our 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.

The role contributes to the wider management of Legal Services and models the council's values and behaviors.

You will manage a demanding caseload, deliver innovative solutions, and support the council's goal to reduce reliance on external legal support. Advocacy duties may be required.

You will also support the Monitoring Officer and contribute to staff training to keep the team updated on legal issues.

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