At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert legal advice on contracts and procurement, ensuring compliance and managing risks.
- Company: Local authority offering a dynamic and supportive work environment.
- Benefits: Fully remote work, competitive pay, and flexible hours.
- Other info: Enjoy a varied caseload and the opportunity to work independently.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by supporting complex procurement projects and shaping legal strategies.
- Qualifications: Qualified legal professional with experience in commercial contracts and public procurement.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
3 - 4 Month Contract With A Local Authority
Job Purpose
To provide specialist legal advice and support on a broad range of commercial contracts and procurement matters, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and organisational policies. The role will support complex procurement projects, draft and negotiate contractual documentation, manage legal risks, and provide practical solutions to stakeholders across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert legal advice on public procurement and commercial contract matters.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of contractual documentation, including framework agreements, call-off contracts, service agreements, and bespoke contractual arrangements.
- Advise on procurement strategies and processes, ensuring compliance with procurement legislation and best practice.
- Support procurement exercises from inception to contract award, identifying and mitigating legal risks.
- Draft and negotiate construction and infrastructure contracts, including JCT and NEC forms of contract.
- Advise on Crown Commercial Service (CCS) frameworks and associated contractual documentation.
- Provide clear, commercially focused legal guidance to officers, procurement teams, and senior stakeholders.
- Manage complex contractual disputes, variations, extensions, and termination matters where required.
- Keep up to date with developments in procurement law and provide guidance on legislative and regulatory changes.
- Contribute to the development of contract management processes, governance frameworks, and procurement best practice.
Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with a current practising certificate.
- Significant experience advising on commercial contracts and public procurement matters.
- Strong knowledge of UK procurement legislation and procurement procedures.
- Extensive experience drafting and negotiating:
- JCT contracts
- NEC contracts
- Crown Commercial Service (CCS) terms
- Framework agreements
- Call-off contracts
- Bespoke schedules and contractual documentation
- Experience supporting complex procurement projects and contract negotiations.
- Ability to identify legal risks and provide practical, solution-focused advice.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working within local government or the public sector is desirable.
- Ability to manage a varied caseload independently and work to tight deadlines.
Additional Information
- Location: Fully Remote
- Hours: 37 Hours Per Week
- Pay: Bi-weekly payments
Contracts & Procurement Lawyer in Kettering employer: Civic Recruitment Limited
As a Contracts & Procurement Lawyer with our local authority, you will enjoy the flexibility of fully remote work while contributing to meaningful public sector projects. Our supportive work culture prioritises professional growth, offering opportunities to enhance your legal expertise in commercial contracts and procurement matters. Join us to make a tangible impact in your community while benefiting from a collaborative environment that values your contributions.
