Public Sector Property & Procurement Lawyer

Carrington Blake Recruitment

United States

Remote

USD 39,000 - 55,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Denbighshire County Council is seeking a Property Lawyer to provide legal advice on property transactions, procurement and contract law.

The role involves drafting and reviewing documents, advising on procurement compliance with public regulations, and supporting FOI requests while collaborating with internal teams and external solicitors. You will manage complex matters and meet deadlines in a busy public-sector environment.

Qualifications

Qualified Solicitor, CILEX Lawyer or Barrister.
Current practising certificate or equivalent.
At least two years’ post-qualification experience as a qualified lawyer.
Experience advising on procurement law, property transactions, or construction contracts.
Experience drafting accurate legal documents.
Ability to manage demanding clients, third parties and tight deadlines.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice to council departments on property, procurement and contract matters.
Draft, review and amend contracts and property documents.
Advise on procurement processes and compliance with public procurement regulations.
Support FOI requests relating to legal matters.
Coordinate with internal teams, external solicitors, contractors and stakeholders.
Manage legal cases and workloads to meet deadlines.
Share knowledge and provide guidance or training to colleagues.
Work independently with minimal supervision.