Corporate, Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

Surrey Heath BC- Internal; England; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local borough council in the UK is seeking a Corporate Contracts & Procurement Lawyer to provide expert legal advice and draft contracts. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor or on the path to qualification, with knowledge of contract law and some experience in property and litigation. The role offers a supportive work culture, flexible working options, and a generous benefits package including 23-28 days annual leave and a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Free parking

Subsidised gym membership

Savings through My Staff Shop

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Solicitor or on route to qualification.
• Experience in property and litigation law preferred.
• Good knowledge in contract and procurement law.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on contract and procurement law.
• Draft contracts and agreements.
• Assist in property and litigation law when needed.

Skills

Time Management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Legal Research

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Qualified Solicitor / Cilex

Job description

Internal Advert

Grade SH7

Join Surrey Heath Borough Council and be part of an organisation committed to delivery through meaningful community engagement and excellent customer service. We have a friendly and supportive staff culture with people who want to help make a real difference in our community for everyone that lives and works here. We embrace a culture of innovation and creativity welcoming new ideas. We support a work life balance with options for flexible and hybrid working.

About the Role

This role is for a Corporate Contracts & Procurement Lawyer to work as part of a busy in‑house legal team. This role will be the Council’s expert in contract and procurement law providing advice drafting contracts and agreements. The primary area of law to be covered will be contracts and procurement law however this role will also cover property and litigation law to support other members of the team as necessary.

About You

You will be a qualified Solicitor / Cilex or on route to qualification. You will be hard working and self‑motivated. As the Council’s expert in contracts and procurement law you will have good knowledge in this area and have the confidence to lead on contract work. You will also have some experience in property and litigation law and be willing to assist in these areas as needed.

Benefits

We offer a generous benefits package including a minimum of 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days after 5 years service plus Bank Holidays, a generous local government pension scheme, free parking for all employees and payment of a professional membership fee. As well as subsidised gym membership at our local Places Leisure Centre and great savings from supermarkets, shopping cycle to work schemes and holidays via the My Staff Shop scheme. A laptop and mobile phone will be provided for your role if applicable.

Offers are usually made at the lower end of the salary band allowing for progression.

Closing date

Closing date : 12 noon Thursday 18 December 2025

Interview date

Interview date : To be Confirmed

Contact details

For an informal discussion please contact Managers Name Managers Job title onEXT

Our Commitment

Surrey Heath Borough Council is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff.

Equal Opportunities

Surrey Heath Borough Council Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Surrey Heath Borough Council is committed to safer recruitment and equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. If you are unable to apply online for reasons of disability please call to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be made to accommodate your individual requirements.

Note

All successful applicants will be subject to pre‑employment checks in line with BPSS guidelines which includes standard identification referencing and unspent conviction checks. Surrey Heath Borough Council undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a disclosure on the basis of conviction or other information revealed.

For the best chance of successful application please read the Job Description and Personal Specification fully before applying for this vacancy as it contains information you will need to refer to when applying. We do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed application form. To reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. If you choose to submit your CV with your application form we request that you remove all your personal details before uploading your CV. This will ensure that Managers cannot see your personal details when completing their shortlist. If you have not heard from the council within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful. All unsuccessful applications will be removed and confidentially disposed of 6 months after the closing date.

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Key Skills

Time Management, Microsoft Office, Communication skills, Computer Skills, Microsoft Word, Banking, Legal Research, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Excel, Underwriting, Phone Etiquette

Employment Type

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience

Experience : years

Vacancy

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary

Yearly Salary Salary : 46708 - 52184