Senior Contracts and Procurement Lawyer – £55-60 per hour – Greater London – Hybrid Working
Job Title: Senior Contracts and Procurement Lawyer
Location: London Borough
Working Pattern: Full-time – 1 day office attendance required
Rate:£55-60 per hour (umbrella)
Duration: 6 months+ (potential for extension)
Venn Group’s public sector legal team is working with a London Borough seeking an experienced Senior Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to provide specialist legal support on commercial, procurement, and contractual matters. This is a leadership role, supporting the Chief Contracts Lawyer in overseeing complex cases and managing legal professionals within the team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist the Principal Contracts Lawyer in coordinating and delivering legal support on contracts, procurement, economic regeneration, and commercial transactions.
* Manage a Junior Contracts Lawyer, providing supervision, support, and delegating work while ensuring high standards of service.
* Handle a caseload of complex contract matters, including drafting, negotiation, and providing legal advice on commercial agreements and procurement projects.
* Advise on contract claims and disputes, including issues arising from building contracts and procurement-related matters.
* Prepare and review reports for Council committees and senior decision-makers, attend meetings as required, and ensure legal compliance in the implementation of council decisions.
Requirements:
* Qualified solicitor, barrister, or FILEx Legal Executive with strong experience in contracts, procurement, and commercial law.
* Proven ability to manage a caseload of high-value and complex contract matters, including drafting and negotiation of procurement and commercial agreements.
* Experience supervising junior legal professionals and delegating legal work.
* Strong knowledge of public procurement law, contract regulations, and governance processes.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with experience advising senior officers and councillors.
This role is ideal for an experienced Contracts and Procurement Lawyer looking for a senior-level opportunity within a London Borough, leading on high-value projects and supporting legal operations within the council.
How to Apply:
For further details, please contact Jade Gorrod at Venn Group:
07441 916 456
jgorrod@venngroup.com/ southeastlegal@venngroup.com
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide, and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.
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