Senior Contracts & Procurement Lawyer — Public Sector

Essential Employment; Bromley; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment seeks a Senior Lawyer (Contracts & Procurement) in Bromley for a temporary full-time contract, paying £238.32 per day PAYE. The role encompasses managing a complex caseload of commercial contracts and procurement matters, advising officers and senior stakeholders, and drafting a wide range of agreements.

You will support major projects and governance initiatives, advise on procurement strategy, and guide junior team members. Reference: OR118349.

Qualifications

• Experience handling complex commercial contracts and procurement matters.
• Ability to advise officers and senior stakeholders on procurement and legal issues.
• Skilled in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Knowledge of public procurement, governance and procurement strategy.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of commercial contracts and procurement matters.
• Advise officers and senior stakeholders on procurement and commercial legal issues.
• Draft, negotiate and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Advise on public procurement, contract modifications, governance and procurement strategy.
• Support major projects, regeneration initiatives and service procurements.
• Advise on contract disputes and associated risk management issues.
• Attend client meetings and provide practical, solution-focused advice.
• Provide support and guidance to junior members of the team where required.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Legal advisory

Procurement law

Job description

Essential Employment seeks a Senior Lawyer (Contracts & Procurement) in Bromley for a temporary full-time contract, paying £238.32 per day PAYE. The role encompasses managing a complex caseload of commercial contracts and procurement matters, advising officers and senior stakeholders, and drafting a wide range of agreements.

You will support major projects and governance initiatives, advise on procurement strategy, and guide junior team members. Reference: OR118349.