Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

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

Job summary

A leading council is seeking a Contracts and Procurement Lawyer in Warrington to provide legal advice on contract regulations. The role involves managing a team of lawyers, delivering comprehensive legal support, and contributing to the council's objectives while maintaining effective relationships with clients and staff. Applicants should be qualified solicitors with significant experience in contract law and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with a current practicing certificate.
• Experience in negotiating and drafting construction contracts.
• Ability to provide solutions-focused advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive legal advice on various contract issues.
• Manage a group of lawyers and oversee a demanding caseload.
• Contribute to legal services management and team leadership.

Skills

Negotiating

Drafting

Team Working

Organizational Skills

Client Care

Education

Solicitor eligible to practice in England and Wales

Barrister or Fellow of CILEX

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Contracts and Procurement Lawyer, Warrington, Cheshire

Client: Social Care Locums

Location: Warrington, Cheshire

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 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, deputising for the Principal Solicitor and contributing to the delivery of first-class legal services.

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

Shortlisting Criteria:

To be considered, your application should clearly evidence:

• 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 team working skills, including managing priorities to meet statutory deadlines.
• Experience in leading and contributing at 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, and the candidate will need to collect their laptop from our Reigate office on their first day.

This role involves managing a group 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 involves modeling and embedding the council's values and behaviors.

You will manage a demanding 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 advising the Council on legal or procedural issues and contribute to staff training on legal updates and emerging issues.

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