Senior Contracts & Procurement Solicitor

Service Care Solutions; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A council partnership firm is seeking a Senior Contracts & Procurement Solicitor in West London. The successful candidate will provide senior legal advice on contracts, assist with procurement processes, and manage high-profile matters. The role requires extensive experience in public sector law and strong analytical skills. This is a contract position, offering £65.00 per hour, with an expectation of office attendance 2 days a week. Those interested should reach out for further details.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in public sector contracts and procurement law.
• Ability to manage complex and high-risk matters independently.
• Knowledge of governance and local government law.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level legal advice on contracts and procurement.
• Advise on procurement processes and contentious matters.
• Deliver high-quality legal services, including training and report drafting.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Client care

Education

Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Senior Contracts & Procurement Solicitor

Service Care Solutions are working alongside a reputable West London Borough Council who are seeking a Contracts & Procurement Lawyer to join their team on a contract basis. Please find below further details with regards to this position.

• Role: Senior Contracts & Procurement Lawyer
• Location: West London
• Rate: £65.00ph LTD / £57.16ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £51.00 PAYE exc. holiday pay
• Contract: 3 month initially, 36 hours per week
• Office Attendance: 2 days per week

The Role

• Provide senior-level legal advice on contracts, procurement and governance, including drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Advise on procurement processes, the Procurement Act 2023, and contentious matters including those involving the Technology and Construction Court.
• Deliver high-quality, efficient legal services, including training, report drafting, and supervising junior team members when required.
• Lead on high-profile or complex matters, support senior managers, and instruct/oversee external solicitors and counsel.

Person Specification

• Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Chartered Legal Executive with extensive experience in public sector contracts and procurement law.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills, with the ability to manage complex and high-risk matters independently.
• Proven ability to advise senior stakeholders, deliver excellent client care, and work efficiently in a high-performing legal team.
• Knowledge of governance and local government law, with the ability to train others and contribute to continuous service improvement.

If this position sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on (phone number removed), or email (url removed). We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.