Overview

Service Care Legal are working with a London borough council who are seeking a highly skilled Senior Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join its legal services team. This senior role will play a vital part in supporting the authority’s work by delivering high-quality legal advice and guidance on a broad range of contractual and procurement matters.Responsibilities

Provide expert legal advice on local government contracts and procurement law.Lead on drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex contractual documentation.Advise clients on procurement processes in accordance with legislation and regulations.Handle a varied caseload with significant levels of responsibility.Offer supervision and support to a junior contracts lawyer.Candidate Profile

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx) or equivalent.Substantial experience in contracts and procurement law, ideally within local government.Strong understanding of public procurement rules and procedures.Demonstrated ability to manage a wide-ranging workload with minimal supervision.Details

Role: Senior Contracts and Procurement LawyerLocation: East LondonRate: £50-55ph LTD (£48.46ph PAYE inc. holiday pay, £43.24ph PAYE exc. Holiday pay)Contract: 36 hours per week, initial 3 months with possibility of extensionAttendance: Office attendance once per weekPlease note that this would require office attendance once per week. If this opportunity is of interest, please reach out to Lloyd Stanley (phone number removed) or email (URL removed). We welcome referrals, which could be worth £250 each.Posted: Sep 10 2025 | Closes: Oct 11 2025 | Sector: Legal | Contract: Contract | Hours: Full Time

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