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Senior Contracts & Procurement Solicitor

Service Care Solutions
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

London, Greater London E2, England

Salary

£60 - £65 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Service Care Solutions is seeking a Senior Contracts & Procurement Lawyer for a contract position with a West London Borough Council.
  • The role offers a pay rate of £65.00 per hour LTD or £57.16 per hour PAYE including holiday pay, with a contract duration of 3 months at 36 hours per week.
  • Candidates must be qualified solicitors, barristers, or chartered legal executives with extensive experience in public sector contracts and procurement law.
  • The role involves providing senior-level legal advice, drafting and negotiating complex agreements, and managing high-risk matters independently.
  • Office attendance is required 2 days a week, and the position entails advising senior stakeholders and contributing to service improvement.
Service Care Solutions are working alongside a reputable West London Borough Council who are seeking a Contracts & Procurement Lawyer to join their team on a contract basis. Please find below further details with regards to this position.

ROLE:Senior Contracts & Procurement Lawyer
LOCATION: West London
RATE: 65.00ph LTD / 57.16ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / 51.00 PAYE exc. holiday pay
CONTRACT:3 month initially, 36 hours per week

Please note that this role would require office attendance 2 days per week.

The Role
  • Provide senior-level legal advice on contracts, procurement and governance, including drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
  • Advise on procurement processes, the Procurement Act 2023, and contentious matters including those involving the Technology and Construction Court.
  • Deliver high-quality, efficient legal services, including training, report drafting, and supervising junior team members when required.
  • Lead on high-profile or complex matters, support senior managers, and instruct/oversee external solicitors and counsel.

Person Specification
  • Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Chartered Legal Executive with extensive experience in public sector contracts and procurement law.
  • Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills, with the ability to manage complex and high-risk matters independently.
  • Proven ability to advise senior stakeholders, deliver excellent client care, and work efficiently in a high-performing legal team.
  • Knowledge of governance and local government law, with the ability to train others and contribute to continuous service improvement.

If 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.

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