Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

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

Job summary

A leading council is seeking a Contracts and Procurement Lawyer based in Worcester. This hybrid role involves managing a team while delivering expert legal advice on diverse contract matters. The ideal candidate is a qualified Solicitor or similar, with experience in contract negotiation and team leadership. Join this opportunity to enhance your legal practice and support council members while working in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in team management and supervision.
• Able to handle a full and varied caseload efficiently.
• Proven adaptability and quick learning on new subjects.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive legal advice on Public Contract Regulations and contract queries.
• Manage a team of lawyers, ensuring quality legal service delivery.
• Contribute to the management of Legal Services and staff training.

Skills

Negotiating and drafting construction contracts

Providing solutions-focused advice

Effective teamwork

Managing priorities to meet deadlines

Leadership skills

Education

Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX with current practicing certificate

Job description

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Contracts and Procurement Lawyer, Worcester

Client: Social Care Locums

Location: Worcester, 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 handle a full and varied 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 teams, and can motivate others, we want to hear from you!

Shortlisting Criteria

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Being 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, facilities management services
• Ability to provide solutions-focused advice and learn quickly about new subjects
• Effective teamwork 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, 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, embodying the council's values and behaviors.

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

The role supports the reduction of reliance on external legal support and may involve advocacy work.

You will assist the Monitoring Officer regarding 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.