Senior Contracts Solicitor

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 on 01772208969, or email Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk.
 
We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.