Senior Contracts Lawyer

Crawley Borough Council; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Contracts Lawyer to join their dynamic Legal team. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the community by providing expert legal advice and guidance on various contractual matters. You will supervise team members and engage in knowledge development while navigating complex contracts in a hybrid working environment. If you are a qualified Barrister, Solicitor, or Legal Executive with a passion for public service and a commitment to safeguarding, this position is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful change.

Benefits

Generous employee benefits package

Discounts and wellbeing incentives

Qualifications

• Significant experience in providing high-quality legal advice.
• Supervising legal team members and managing contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely legal advice and guidance on contracts.
• Supervise the legal team and oversee knowledge development.

Skills

Contract Law

Legal Advice

Negotiation Skills

Supervisory Skills

Education

Qualified Barrister

Qualified Solicitor

Legal Executive (CFILEX)

Job description

Division:

Governance, People and Performance

Contract type:

Permanent

Posted on:

07 May 2025

This is an exciting opportunity to join Crawley Borough Council’s Legal team and to make a real difference to the town, its people, and its local businesses.

We are looking for a Senior Contracts Lawyer to join our team. You will be the client’s go-to person and supervise others in the Legal team. You will be responsible for knowledge development and horizon scanning in your technical area. The role offers the flexibility to work either full-time or part-time, and we operate a hybrid working arrangement.

As the council navigates government’s devolution and local government re-organisation programmes, you will work on a complex and challenging range of contracts.

You must demonstrate experience in providing professional, high-quality, and timely advice, guidance, and representation across various contractual aspects and transactions. Candidates should be qualified and practicing Barristers, Solicitors, or Legal Executives (CFILEX) with significant experience.

Follow the link below to visit our recruitment website and find out more about this role.

Additional information

Employee benefits

We offer a generous employee benefits package, including a range of discounts, benefits, and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.

Our way of working

Our shared values and behaviours reflect the unique nature of our council. We encourage all colleagues to embody these values in their work. Take a look to see if we are the perfect match.

Safer recruitment

Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We aim to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice, reflecting the community we serve, and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.