Lawyer – (Contracts) (Fixed term contract)

Haringey Jobs London; London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Haringey Council is seeking a skilled contract lawyer for a fixed-term position. The ideal candidate will provide legal advice on a range of contracts, ensuring compliance with public procurement laws. You'll join a supportive team dedicated to delivering excellence in local government services, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

31 days leave + bank holidays

Hybrid working opportunities

Health and wellbeing support

Local government pension scheme

Discount schemes across leisure and culture

Qualifications

• Must be an admitted Solicitor, Barrister, or Filex.
• Strong understanding of public procurement legislation required.
• Experience in local government context preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on contracts for goods and services, construction contracts, and disputes.
• Manage a full and varied caseload relating to public procurement.
• Support collaboration within a legal team on diverse projects.

Skills

Critical thinking

Client care

Negotiation

Drafting agreements

Education

Solicitor/Barrister/Filex with current practicing certificate

Job description

Contract terms

Starting salary: PO4 (£ 47,532- £50,574) – PO5 (£50,574 – £53,607)
Work location: Alexandra House, 10 Station Road, Wood Green, London, N22 7TR
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: Fixed term contract (9-12 months from start date)
Closing date: Sunday, 22nd June 2025 at 23:59

About Haringey

Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work – the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other. A place that is proudly distinctive. We’ll be celebrating all this and more as the “rebel borough” when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture.
Our history champions change-makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality, and doing things our own way. Haringey’s people are a huge asset, with knowledge, expertise, and passion. Our staff members embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community-focused. These values keep us looking forward, ambitious for the future, and continuously striving to do our very best for all of our residents.

About the role

Our contract lawyers will be required to provide advice on a wide range of contracts to include but not limited to: Contracts for goods and services, JCT and NEC construction contracts, contractual disputes, advising on subsidy control and public procurement. The ability to work on a full and varied caseload, is essential. The role offers the opportunity to develop a strong understanding of local government/public sector contracts and procurement. Candidates with relevant experience from both the public and private sector are encouraged to apply. Candidates with private sector experience must have a solid understanding of how local authorities operate and demonstrate their ability to transfer knowledge and skills to successfully deliver a service within a local government context.

About the team

We have a highly regarded collaborative, supportive and friendly team which is central to the wide range of work connected with Haringey’s projects and ambitious plan across the borough. You will be part of a team of 7 in a Lexcel Accredited legal service. You will benefit from working alongside experienced colleagues who are helpful and have had exposure to multiple high value and complex contract and procurement matters and who are happy to share their knowledge.

About you

The successful candidate will be an admitted Solicitor, Barrister, or Filex holding a current practising certificate. You will be a collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic and supportive environment, demonstrating critical thinking skills and a consistently positive attitude. Exceptional client care abilities and the resilience to work effectively under pressure are essential for success in this role. A solid understanding of public procurement legislation is vital, alongside a commitment to staying up to date with relevant legal developments and undertaking research as needed. You should possess strong skills in drafting and negotiating agreements and other documentation on behalf of clients, ensuring high-quality outcomes and client satisfaction.

Working for Haringey

At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community. Our benefits package includes a leave entitlement of 31 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts. Please note: we reserve the right to end this advert before the noted deadline if we receive sufficient applications. If you wish to apply for this role, please ensure that you do so as soon as possible. Additionally, we are aware that automated emails may be diverted through to junk email folders. Please continue to check these through the application process. If you have any questions about the status of your application, please contact [e-mail]