Senior Contracts Lawyer - Public Sector (Hybrid)

Local Government South East; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Life Assurance

On-site day nursery

Season Ticket Loan

Lease car salary sacrifice

Hybrid working

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking an experienced Senior Lawyer to provide pragmatic, solution-focused legal advice on complex commercial and contractual matters. You will work with officers, senior leaders and external partners to ensure value for money while managing legal risk.

The role supports hybrid working and offers opportunities to shape the delivery of essential public services in Reading.

Qualifications

• Experience advising on public procurement exercises and procurement legislation.
• Ability to draft, negotiate and advise on commercial contracts and agreements.
• Strong governance and risk management capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to explain complex issues simply.

Responsibilities

• Advise on public procurement and procurement legislation.
• Draft, negotiate and advise on a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Support major projects, partnerships and collaborative working arrangements.
• Advise on governance, risk management and decision-making processes.
• Provide clear legal advice to officers, managers and elected members.
• Prepare high-quality legal documentation, reports and briefings.
• Represent the Council in negotiations with contractors and suppliers.
• Mentor junior lawyers and legal support colleagues.

Skills

Contract law

Procurement guidance

Commercial contracts

Governance & risk management

Negotiation

Clear advisory skills

Education

Qualified solicitor/barrister/CILEX Fellow

Job description

Reading Borough Council is seeking an experienced Senior Lawyer to provide pragmatic, solution-focused legal advice on complex commercial and contractual matters. You will work with officers, senior leaders and external partners to ensure value for money while managing legal risk.

The role supports hybrid working and offers opportunities to shape the delivery of essential public services in Reading.