Procurement & Contracts Solicitor — Hybrid/Remote

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking a Solicitor to provide legal advice to a Council on procurement, contracts and general local government matters. You will draft legal and procurement documents and offer practical solutions to legal issues while representing the Council when required.

The role demands strong drafting, advisory and governance experience and you will work in a hybrid or remote pattern, supporting multiple internal teams and stakeholders with high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in procurement and contracts law.
• Experience advising on local government governance and decisions.
• Excellent drafting and advisory capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on procurement and contractual matters.
• Advise on local government law, governance and decision‑making.
• Draft and review contracts, procurement documents and statutory orders.
• Represent the Council in court, tribunals and hearings as required.
• Identify legal risks and offer practical solutions.
• Collaborate with clients, colleagues and internal departments.

Skills

Procurement law

Contracts drafting

Local government law

Advisory skills

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Communication

Analytical thinking

Risk assessment

Job description

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking a Solicitor to provide legal advice to a Council on procurement, contracts and general local government matters. You will draft legal and procurement documents and offer practical solutions to legal issues while representing the Council when required.

The role demands strong drafting, advisory and governance experience and you will work in a hybrid or remote pattern, supporting multiple internal teams and stakeholders with high professional standards.