Contracts and Procurement Solicitor
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Posted: 26/09/2025
- £50 - £60 per hour
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Contract
Contracts and Procurement Solicitor
Rate: £50-£60 per hour - Negotiable DOE
Contract Length: 9-month initial contract
Yorkshire Based Local Authority
Remote Working
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Contracts and Procurement Solicitor to join a Yorkshire based Local Authority.
In this role, you will act as a senior advisor on commercial contracts, procurement, funding arrangements, and dispute resolution, working closely with colleagues, stakeholders, and partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret commercial contracts for goods and services.
- Provide strategic legal advice on Public Procurement Regulations, tender processes, and compliance with standing orders and relevant statutory legislation.
- Support major projects and funding arrangements, ensuring robust legal governance.
- Collaborate with the wider Legal Projects, Procurement & Commercial team to provide a seamless service.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will be:
- A qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX entitled to hold a practising certificate.
- Experienced in commercial law, with recent post-qualification experience (preferably in a public sector setting).
- Skilled in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and advising on procurement law.
- A strong communicator with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
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.
We are also proud to offer a market-leading referral scheme, with rewards of up to £300. If you know someone who might be a great fit for this or another legal role, simply ask them to send their CV to Max - and don't forget to include your own details so we can ensure you receive your referral bonus if they are successful.
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Max Caster
Recruitment Consultant