Senior Solicitor: Local Government Contracts & Procurement

Luton Borough Council; Luton; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in Luton seeks an experienced lawyer specialized in commercial contracts and procurement. The role involves managing legal services for various departments and ensuring compliance with applicable legal standards. The ideal candidate must be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with significant post-qualification experience. Excellent benefits include generous leave, a pension scheme, and flexible working options.

Benefits

25 to 32 days' annual leave

Buying annual leave scheme

Pension scheme with generous contributions

Generous relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working options

Unlimited training and support courses

Staff discounts on services

Arriva Travel Club membership

Qualifications

• Significant experience in complex legal work for commercial contracts and procurement.
• Must hold a practicing certificate with over six years of post-qual qualification experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering an efficient legal service to the Council.
• Manage a mixed caseload of commercial contracts, procurement, and governance.

Skills

Commercial contracts experience

Procurement experience

Legal framework knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Clear communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

CILEX Fellow

Job description

A local government body in Luton seeks an experienced lawyer specialized in commercial contracts and procurement. The role involves managing legal services for various departments and ensuring compliance with applicable legal standards. The ideal candidate must be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with significant post-qualification experience. Excellent benefits include generous leave, a pension scheme, and flexible working options.