Senior Contracts & Procurement Solicitor

Service Care Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Contracts & Procurement Lawyer to join a West London Borough Council on a contract basis. This role includes providing legal advice on contracts and procurement processes, managing complex legal matters, and supervising junior staff. The ideal candidate will be a qualified legal professional with extensive experience in public sector law, drafting skills, and the ability to work independently. Office attendance is required 2 days per week.

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 and supervise junior team members.
• Lead on complex matters and instruct external solicitors.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Client care

Education

Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

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

Please note that this role would require 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.