3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• The London Borough of Haringey is seeking an experienced Senior Lawyer – Contracts to join its Corporate Legal Services team on an interim basis.
• The role will provide high-quality legal advice and contractual support across the Council, ensuring that contracts for works, goods and services are legally robust, compliant and aligned with the Council’s corporate priorities.
• The postholder will also deputise for the Principal Lawyer when required and support the delivery of a responsive and continuously improving legal service.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Provide expert legal advice to Council officers on contracts, procurement and commercial matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate and complete contracts for works, goods and services in accordance with public sector and local authority requirements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and best practice, including public procurement law.
• Support service areas in delivering projects by providing clear, practical and solution-focused legal advice.
• Identify and manage legal risk, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Contribute to the work of Corporate Legal Services, supporting team objectives and service improvement.
• Deputise for the Principal Lawyer as required, including supervising work and advising on complex matters.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, external solicitors and partners to achieve positive outcomes for the Council.
Skills/Experience:
• Strong experience of contract and commercial law, ideally within a local authority or public sector environment.
• Proven experience drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of contracts for works, goods and services.
• Sound knowledge of public procurement law and local government governance frameworks.
• Ability to provide clear, pragmatic legal advice to non-legal officers and senior stakeholders.
• Experience of managing competing priorities and working to deadlines in a pressured environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of deputising or supporting senior legal colleagues is desirable.
Additional Information:
• The closing date: 09/01/2026 @12:00.
• Qualified solicitor, barrister or legal executive (or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.
• Client: London Borough of Haringey.
• Hours: 36 hours per week (09:00 – 17:30).