At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert legal advice on commercial contracts and procurement matters.
- Company: Join a busy Local Authority legal team in Northampton.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid working, and potential contract extension.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic legal environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by supporting key Council services and projects.
- Qualifications: Experienced legal professional with expertise in commercial contracts.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
Northampton (Hybrid Working Available) Competitive Daily Rate | Inside IR35 Full-Time | 37 Hours per Week Contract Until 25 September 2026 (Potential Extension)
Lynx Employment Services are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Senior Contracts Lawyer to join a busy Local Authority legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional to provide high-quality advice on a wide range of commercial contracts and procurement matters, supporting key Council services and projects.
The Role
As a Senior Contracts Lawyer, you will provide expert legal advice across a varied caseload, ensuring the Council's interests are protected while delivering practical, commercially focused legal solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist legal advice on commercial contracts and procurement matters.
- Draft, negotiate and review a wide range of commercial agreements.
- Advise on public procurement legislation and contract governance.
- Support major projects and corporate initiatives.
- Provide legal advice to senior officers, Members and service departments.
- Manage a varied caseload independently whilst meeting key deadlines.
- Instruct and manage external legal advisers where required.
- Ensure compliance with current legislation.
Senior Contracts Lawyer employer: Lynx Employment Services
As a Senior Contracts Lawyer with our client, you will be part of a dynamic Local Authority legal team in Northampton, where hybrid working is embraced to promote work-life balance. The organisation fosters a collaborative and supportive work culture, offering opportunities for professional growth and development while making a meaningful impact on the community through your legal expertise. With a competitive daily rate and the potential for contract extension, this role not only provides job security but also the chance to contribute to significant projects that shape local governance.
