Contracts & Procurement Lawyer
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Posted: 21/10/2025
- £50 - £60 per hour
- Greater Manchester
- Contract
Contracts & Procurement Lawyer
Rate: £50-£60 per day - Negotiable DOE
Contract Length: 3-6-month initial contract
Northwest Local Authority
Flexible Hybrid Working
Spencer Clarke Group have teamed with a local authority in the Northwest region who are seeking an experienced and motivated Contracts and Procurement Lawyer.
You will provide high-quality, timely, and practical legal advice across a broad range of commercial, contract, and procurement law matters, supporting major projects, and contributing to the continuous improvement of the Council's governance and contract management arrangements.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert legal advice and support on commercial, contract, and procurement matters, including drafting and negotiation of contracts and frameworks.
- Ensure all contracting and procurement activities comply with the Public Contracts Regulations, Council Constitution, and governance arrangements.
- Advise on contract disputes, risk management strategies, and complex commercial transactions.
About You
- Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) or equivalent professional qualification (e.g. Solicitor or Barrister).
- Proven experience in contract drafting, management, and dispute resolution, as well as in commercial and procurement law.
- Up-to-date knowledge of contract and procurement law, EU and UK legislation, and local government governance.
- Experience working within a local authority or public sector environment (desirable).
If you're interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the details below:
01772 954200
Our legal specialist, Max, has extensive experience across all areas of the legal market and recruits for positions at every level - from legal assistants and paralegals through to Directors of Legal and Monitoring Officers. If this particular role isn't quite right for you, but you'd like to explore other opportunities, please get in touch using the contact details above for a confidential discussion about the market.
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