Senior Contracts & Procurement Lawyer

Service Care Legal; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm is seeking a Senior Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join its team in East London. This role entails providing expert legal advice on local government contracts, leading negotiations, and offering guidance on procurement processes. Applicants should be qualified solicitors with substantial experience in contracts and procurement law. The position offers £50-55ph and requires office attendance once a week.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in contracts and procurement law, ideally within local government.
• Strong understanding of public procurement rules and procedures.
• Ability to manage a wide-ranging workload with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on local government contracts and procurement law.
• Lead on drafting and negotiating complex contractual documentation.
• Advise clients on procurement processes in accordance with legislation.

Skills

Expert legal advice

Contracts and procurement law

Negotiation

Supervision

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Overview

Service Care Legal are working with a London borough council who are seeking a highly skilled Senior Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join its legal services team. This senior role will play a vital part in supporting the authority’s work by delivering high-quality legal advice and guidance on a broad range of contractual and procurement matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on local government contracts and procurement law.
• Lead on drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex contractual documentation.
• Advise clients on procurement processes in accordance with legislation and regulations.
• Handle a varied caseload with significant levels of responsibility.
• Offer supervision and support to a junior contracts lawyer.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx) or equivalent.
• Substantial experience in contracts and procurement law, ideally within local government.
• Strong understanding of public procurement rules and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a wide-ranging workload with minimal supervision.

Details

• Role: Senior Contracts & Procurement Lawyer
• Location: East London
• Rate: £50-55ph LTD (£48.46ph PAYE inc. holiday pay, £43.24ph PAYE exc. Holiday pay)
• Contract: 36 hours per week, initial 3 months with possibility of extension
• Attendance: Office attendance once per week

Please note that this would require office attendance once per week. If this opportunity is of interest, please reach out to Lloyd Stanley (phone number removed) or email (URL removed). We welcome referrals, which could be worth £250 each.

Posted: Sep 10 2025 | Closes: Oct 11 2025 | Sector: Legal | Contract: Contract | Hours: Full Time