Senior Contracts Solicitor

Service Care Solutions; Stafford; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic local authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Contracts Solicitor for a remote role. The position involves high-level legal casework in procurement and commercial contracts, requiring over 5 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in local government or public sector law. The role offers competitive pay rates and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Remote working

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with 5+ years of PQE in commercial contracts and procurement law.
• Experience within local government or public sector advising on procurement issues.
• Excellent understanding of corporate governance structures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal casework mainly focused on procurement contracts/projects.
• Provide robust client-focused advice on contract standing orders and legal constraints.
• Draft, negotiate, and complete commercial contracts and tender documentation.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with 5+ years PQE

Experience in commercial contracts and procurement law

Understanding of public procurement frameworks

Job description

Job Overview

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a dynamic local authority, based in Staffordshire, which is seeking a Senior Contracts Solicitor to join their Legal Services team. This is an excellent opportunity to take on high-level, challenging work across a range of directorates and external public sector clients.

Role: Senior Contracts Solicitor

Location: Staffordshire - remote working

Contract: 5 months ongoing

Umbrella Rate: £55-£60ph

PAYE Inc Rate: £48.44 - £52.79ph

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal casework (principally the drafting, vetting, and negotiation) primarily to corporate procurement contracts/projects.
• Provision of robust client focused advice regarding contract standing orders, financial regulations and all other applicable legal and practical constraints.
• Drafting, negotiation and completion of commercial contracts/tender documentation for goods, works, equipment and/or services.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (in England and Wales) with 5+ years of PQE in commercial contracts and procurement law.
• Demonstrable experience within local government, public sector, or commercial private practice advising on procurement and contract issues.
• Excellent understanding of public procurement frameworks, construction contracts, and corporate governance structures.

Benefits Included with the role

• Remote working.
• Weekly pay - the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.
• Flexible hours.

If this Senior Contracts Solicitor role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes.

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