Senior Contracts Lawyer

Service Care Legal are working alongside a local authority who are looking for a Senior Contracts Lawyer to join their legal team. In this pivotal position, you will provide expert legal advice on a broad and complex caseload, including JCT and NEC construction contracts, contractual disputes, subsidy control, and public procurement.
 
ROLE:                  Senior Contracts Lawyer
LOCATION:         North London / remote
RATE:                   £60.00ph umbrella / £52.81ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £47.12 PAYE exc. holiday pay
CONTRACT:         3 months with possibility of extension, 36 hours per week
 
Please note that office attendance is only one day per month.
 
Key Responsibilities
 

• Manage a diverse and full caseload, delivering practical legal solutions on complex matters
• Draft and review legal documents and contracts to ensure compliance with procurement regulations and statutory procedures relevant to local government
• Provide strategic legal advice to support decision-making processes within the organization
• Play an influential role within project teams, supporting collaborative delivery of key initiatives
• Support the Principal Lawyer and deputise in their absence

 
Ideal Candidate Profile
 

• A qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE in Contracts and Public Procurement Law
• Proven experience as a contracts lawyer with a strong background in public sector legal matters
• Deep understanding of how local authorities operate, with the ability to transfer knowledge from private sector experience to the public sector environment
• Extensive experience in drafting contracts, procurement processes, and statutory legal frameworks related to local government

If this position sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772208969, or email lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.