Contracts & Procurement Lawyer

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council; West Malling; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is looking for an experienced Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join their legal services team. The role requires a qualified solicitor or barrister with expertise in contracts and procurement, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage a diverse workload. The successful candidate will advise on high value contracts and ensure compliance with public procurement regulations. A competitive salary and the opportunity to work within a supportive environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in contracts and procurement within a local government context.
• Confidence in providing practical legal advice.
• Proven ability to operate with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on a wide range of contract and procurement matters.
• Manage high value contract tenders.
• Ensure compliance with public procurement regulations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in drafting public contracts

Understanding of public procurement regulations

Ability to manage a varied workload

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister (or equivalent)

Job description

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council are seeking an experienced Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join our legal services team.

You will be a qualified solicitor or barrister (or equivalent) with recent experience of working in the areas of contracts and procurement in a local government context.

Applicants will require excellent communications skills and be confident in providing practical legal advice and assistance on a wide range of contract and procurement matters, ensuring compliance with public procurement regulations.

You should be proficient in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating public contracts and have excellent understanding of the public procurement framework and local government law and a proven ability to manage a varied workload with minimal supervision

Reporting to the Head of Legal and Democratic Services, the successful candidate will have a broad portfolio of work including high value contract tenders and providing advice to all of the authority's services.

Discover what it's like to work at Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council and explore the benefits we offer by clicking here : Working for us - Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Joy Ukadike, Head of Legal & Democratic Services at [e-mail]. (Direct candidates only, strictly no agencies)

How to apply

Please apply online. If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by emailing [e-mail]

Further information on this vacancy

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