Procurement Solicitor

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector authority in Cardiff is seeking a Procurement Solicitor to support procurement activities by providing legal advice and ensuring compliance with regulations. This full-time role requires a qualified solicitor with expertise in procurement and commercial law. The position offers a competitive pay rate and allows for remote work. Candidates must demonstrate strong analytical skills and the ability to uphold high professional standards while effectively managing their workload.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in procurement and commercial law.
• Ability to inspire confidence and maintain high professional standards.
• Strong organisational skills and awareness of resource management.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist legal advice on procurement, contracts and commercial matters.
• Support the Council in delivering compliant procurement processes.
• Draft, review and negotiate various commercial agreements.
• Offer practical solutions to complex legal issues.
• Ensure high standards of professional practice.

Skills

Procurement and commercial law

Public sector procurement regulations

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

£50.00 to £65.76 per hour, PAYE Pay Rate: £50.00 per hour Umbrella/Ltd Pay Rate: £65.76 per hour

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

07/02/2026

About this job

Neway International are seeking a Procurement Solicitor to join our client based with Cardiff Council.

Location: County Hall (Remote working acceptable) Hours: 37 hours per week Start Date: 12/01/2026 End Date: 13/04/2026 Start/End Time: 09:00 - 17:00 PAYE Pay Rate: £50.00 per hour Umbrella/Ltd Pay Rate: £65.76 per hour About the Client Cardiff Council’s Resources Directorate provides high‑quality legal, financial and corporate support services across the organisation.

The Legal Services team delivers expert advice and representation, ensuring the Council operates lawfully, efficiently and in the best interests of its residents.

The Role Cardiff Council are seeking an experienced Procurement Solicitor to join their Legal Services team on an initial three‑month assignment, with the possibility of extension subject to service requirements and performance.

This role will support the Council’s procurement activity, providing specialist legal advice and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and internal governance.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong legal expertise, leadership by example and the ability to uphold high standards of professional practice.

You will be responsible for delivering clear, solution‑focused advice, inspiring confidence in clients and colleagues, and exercising sound judgement in complex matters.

Effective resource awareness and responsibility for quality of work are essential.

Remote working is acceptable for this assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist legal advice on procurement, contracts and commercial matters.
• Support the Council in delivering compliant procurement processes and documentation.
• Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial and procurement‑related agreements.
• Offer clear, practical solutions to complex legal issues.
• Ensure high standards of professional practice and legal compliance.
• Demonstrate leadership through quality of work, judgement and professional conduct.
• Build strong working relationships with internal clients and colleagues.
• Manage workload effectively, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of advice.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with demonstrable experience in procurement and commercial law.
• Strong understanding of public sector procurement regulations and governance.
• Proven ability to provide clear, confident and solution‑focused legal advice.
• Excellent analytical, drafting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to inspire confidence and maintain high professional standards.
• Strong organisational skills and awareness of resource management.
• Ability to work independently, including remotely, while contributing to team objectives.