Contracts And Procurement Solicitor

Service Care Solutions; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable local authority based in Lincolnshire is seeking a Contracts and Procurement Solicitor to join their team on a part-time basis. The role involves handling various contracts and procurement law cases and collaborating with local authorities. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with over 3 years of PQE in this field. The position offers flexible hours and hybrid working opportunities, with a pay rate dependent on experience.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• 3+ years of PQE in Contracts and Procurement law.
• Experience working within a Commercial Legal team.
• Ability to handle a mixed caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts and procurement law cases from start to completion.
• Collaborate with Local Authorities and partner Councils.
• Support junior team members as needed.

Skills

Contracts and Procurement law

Public sector experience

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England and Wales)

Job description

Role Overview

Service Care Solutions is working with a well-regarded Local Authority based in Lincolnshire, which needs a Contracts and Procurement Solicitor to join their team on a part-time basis.

Position Details

• Location: Lincolnshire – local authority
• Umbrella Rate: £50‑£55ph
• PAYE Inc. Rate: £44.10‑£48.44ph
• Contract Length: 3 months ongoing – 22 to 25 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a mixed caseload of contracts and procurement law from start to completion, including services contracts, IT contracts, framework agreements, collaborative procurements, grant agreements and subsidy control.
• Work collaboratively with the Local Authority, its partner District Councils and the recently created Combined County Authority.
• Support junior members of the team as and when required.

Key Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (England and Wales) with 3+ years of PQE in Contracts and Procurement law.
• Strong public sector experience within a Commercial Legal team.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Hybrid working.
• Weekly pay – rate depends on experience and interview performance.
• Flexible hours.

How to Apply

If this Contracts and Procurement Solicitor role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.