Contracts & Procurement Solicitor

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A large local authority is seeking an experienced public sector Contracts Solicitor to join its established legal team on an interim basis. This is an initial 4-6 month assignment with an immediate start available - an excellent opportunity to work in a high-performing in-house legal function, supporting a broad range of strategic projects and commercial initiatives.

The organisation operates across a diverse portfolio of services and requires legal support on complex contractual, procurement, funding and partnership matters. You will work alongside experienced legal professionals and key stakeholders across the business, providing commercially focused and pragmatic legal advice.

Your new role

You will provide specialist legal support on a wide range of commercial contracts and procurement matters, advising internal stakeholders on legal risk and ensuring compliance with applicable procurement legislation.

Key responsibilities will include:

Advising on contracts and procurement matters (including variations and modifications) within a public sector environment
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial agreements
Supporting project teams on complex commercial and strategic initiatives
Managing legal risk and providing practical solutions to operational challenges
Liaising with external advisers and key internal stakeholders where required

What you'll need to succeed

You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or equivalent legal professional holding a current practising certificate (this role will be suited to lawyers with 3+ years' PQE).

You will have demonstrable experience advising on:

Commercial contracts (including modifications) within a local government or wider public sector setting
Public procurement law, including the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023
Funding agreements and subsidy control law
Collaboration, partnership and joint working arrangementsThe successful candidate will be able to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision and demonstrate excellent drafting, communication and stakeholder management skills.

What you'll get in return

Competitive umbrella rate of £50-£60 per hour
Hybrid working - once per week, though flexibility on this may be considered
Exposure to a broad range of complex public sector contracts and procurement work
Opportunity to work within a well-established and supportive legal team
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