Contracts & Procurement Lawyer
£62,895 – £66,480 - Hybrid / Flexible Working
Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council is seeking an experienced Contracts & Procurement Lawyer to join its collaborative and highly regarded Legal team.
This is an opportunity to step into a genuinely varied role where you will advise on high-profile procurement and commercial matters that directly support the Council’s strategic priorities and service delivery. You will provide specialist legal advice across a broad range of areas, including:
* High-value contract tenders
* Procurement compliance and governance
* Commercial contract drafting and negotiation
* Funding and grant agreements
* Framework and partnership arrangements
* Consultancy agreements
This role would suit a lawyer who enjoys working closely with internal clients, providing practical and solution-focused advice rather than operating purely in a technical silo.
The team offers a high degree of autonomy and trust, with a pragmatic and flexible approach to hybrid working. There is no mandated office attendance requirement, allowing you to work in a way that supports both professional effectiveness and work-life balance. Alongside interesting work and supportive colleagues, the Council offers:
* Local Government Pension Scheme with 17.6% employer contribution
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
* Supportive management culture
* Learning and development opportunities
* Strong organisational stability, including zero debt and healthy reserves
For a confidential discussion or to learn more, please get in touch.