Contracts and Procurement Solicitor

Contracts and Procurement Solicitor

Rate: £50-£55 per hour - Negotiable DOE
Contract Length: 3-6-month initial contract
London Borough Council
Flexible Hybrid Working

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Contracts & Procurement Solicitor to join a high-performing Legal Services team in London.

This is an exciting opportunity to provide specialist legal advice across complex, high-profile matters, directly supporting the Council in delivering its strategic priorities and ensuring compliance with evolving procurement and governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver expert legal advice on contracts, procurement law, Subsidy Control, governance, and related commercial matters.
• Manage a mixed caseload of complex and routine contract and procurement matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, contract engrossments, and legal implications for governance reports.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor entitled to practise in England and Wales.
• Strong, demonstrable experience advising on public contracts under the Procurement Act 2023, Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and Concession Contracts Regulations 2016.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.

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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