Senior Contracts & Procurement Solicitor

Service Care Solutions; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal services provider is seeking a Senior Contracts & Procurement Lawyer to join a West London Borough Council on a contractual basis. This role involves providing senior-level legal advice on contracts and procurement law, drafting complex agreements, and advising on governance matters. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with extensive public sector experience, strong analytical skills, and a proven ability to advise senior stakeholders. Office attendance is required two days per week.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunity for referrals

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level legal advice on contracts and procurement.
• Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements.
• Advise on procurement processes and contentious matters.
• Deliver high-quality legal services and supervise junior team members.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Ability to advise senior stakeholders

Excellent 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.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth 250.