Service Care Legal are working alongside a local authority who are looking for a Senior Contracts Lawyer to join their legal team. In this pivotal position, you will provide expert legal advice on a broad and complex caseload, including JCT and NEC construction contracts, contractual disputes, subsidy control, and public procurement.
ROLE: Senior Contracts Lawyer
LOCATION: North London / remote
RATE: £60.00ph umbrella / £52.81ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £47.12 PAYE exc. holiday pay
CONTRACT: 3 months with possibility of extension, 36 hours per week
Please note that office attendance is only one day per month.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a diverse and full caseload, delivering practical legal solutions on complex matters
Draft and review legal documents and contracts to ensure compliance with procurement regulations and statutory procedures relevant to local government
Provide strategic legal advice to support decision-making processes within the organization
Play an influential role within project teams, supporting collaborative delivery of key initiatives
Support the Principal Lawyer and deputise in their absence
Ideal Candidate Profile
A qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE in Contracts and Public Procurement Law
Proven experience as a contracts lawyer with a strong background in public sector legal matters
Deep understanding of how local authorities operate, with the ability to transfer knowledge from private sector experience to the public sector environment
Extensive experience in drafting contracts, procurement processes, and statutory legal frameworks related to local governmentIf this position sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on (phone number removed), or email (url removed). We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250