Senior Lawyer (Contracts & Procurement) - In-house

Michael Page Legal; London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Lawyer to join their team in London. The role involves providing proactive legal advice on contract regulations and managing a demanding caseload. The successful candidate will have a valid practice certificate and experience in negotiating construction contracts. This position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

26 days' holiday, increasing to 30 days after 5 years

Option to purchase up to 10 additional days of leave

Extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Up to 5 days of carer's leave annually

Paternity, adoption, and dependents leave

Generous local government pension scheme

Lifestyle discounts on gym, travel, shopping, and more

Two paid volunteering days per year

Access to a learning and development hub

Qualifications

• Eligible to practice in England and Wales with a current practicing certificate.
• Experience in construction contracts and service agreements.
• Ability to advise Council Members and Senior Officers.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full, varied, and demanding caseload.
• Provide quality proactive legal advice on various legal matters.
• Deputise for the Principal Solicitor in team management.

Skills

Negotiating

Drafting contracts

Client care

Organizational skills

Solutions-focused advice

Education

Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX

Job description

In this role, you will work as part of a team of Contract Lawyers to provide quality proactive legal advice on issues including, but not limited to, Public Contract Regulations, Company law, Subsidy Control, NEC and JCT construction Contracts, and general contract queries. You will manage a full, varied, and demanding caseload.

Senior Lawyers' Role

Senior Lawyers actively participate in team management and are expected to deputise for the Principal Solicitor, contributing to the delivery of first-class legal services.

Profile

The successful candidate will be a Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX, eligible to practice in England and Wales, with a current practicing certificate from the relevant regulatory authority.

• Experience in negotiating and drafting construction contracts, service agreements, and facilities management services.
• Ability to provide solutions-focused, enabling advice across various legal matters and learn quickly about unfamiliar subjects.
• Strong client and organizational skills to lead and contribute in meetings, providing excellent client care.
• Ability to advise Members and Senior Officers of the Council.
• Please note that advocacy is not part of this role.

Job Offer

The starting salary ranges from £59,868 to £65,755 per annum, depending on experience, based on a 36-hour workweek.

• Additional benefits include 26 days' holiday, increasing to 28 days after 2 years and 30 days after 5 years of service.
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days of leave.
• Extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave annually.
• Paternity, adoption, and dependents leave.
• Generous local government pension scheme.
• Lifestyle discounts on gym, travel, shopping, and more.
• Two paid volunteering days per year.
• Access to a learning and development hub with numerous resources.

For more information about this role and our flexible working arrangements, please apply to this advert for a confidential discussion.