Contracts Lawyer

Service Care; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Service Care Legal is currently recruiting a Senior Contracts Lawyer to join an East London Borough Council on a locum basis. The role focuses on public procurement and commercial contracts, with responsibilities across drafting, negotiating and reviewing procurement documents.

The successful candidate will advise senior officers and Members on governance and policy matters, with extensive experience in local authority/public sector environments and strong drafting and negotiation skills to

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with strong contracts and procurement experience.
• Experience in local government/public sector essential.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and advisory skills to handle complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior legal advice on public procurement and commercial contracts covering goods, services and works.
• Draft, negotiate and review contracts and procurement documentation.
• Advise senior officers and Members on legal, governance and policy matters.

Skills

Contracts

Procurement

Drafting

Negotiation

Advisory

Education

Qualified Solicitor/Barrister

Job description

Service Care Legal are recruiting for a Senior Contracts Lawyer to join an East London Borough Council on a locum basis.

ROLE: Senior Contracts Lawyer

LOCATION: East London – hybrid (1–2 days per week in office)

RATE: £52.60ph umbrella / £46.09ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £41.12ph PAYE exc. holiday pay

CONTRACT: 3 months initially, likely to extend

ROLE:

• Provide senior legal advice on public procurement and commercial contracts covering goods, services and works.
• Handle complex matters including drafting, negotiating and reviewing contracts and procurement documentation.
• Advise senior officers and Members on legal, governance and policy matters.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Qualified Solicitor/Barrister with strong contracts and procurement experience.
• Previous local authority/public sector experience essential.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and advisory skills with the ability to manage complex matters independently.