About The Role
Join our Commercial Team as a Contracts and Procurement Lawyer
North Northamptonshire Council is an ambitious, exciting, innovative and supportive place to work. The Council is committed to focused service delivery to improve the lives of our residents.
About The Role
Join our Commercial Team as a Contracts and Procurement Lawyer
North Northamptonshire Council is an ambitious, exciting, innovative and supportive place to work. The Council is committed to focused service delivery to improve the lives of our residents.
Are you a qualified lawyer looking for a career where your work makes a real difference to people's lives and communities? Join our Legal Services Commercial Team as a Contracts and Procurement Lawyer and play a key role in supporting the delivery of vital public services across our local authority.
As a Contracts and Procurement Lawyer within our in-house legal team, you will work on a diverse and rewarding caseload, providing high-quality legal advice to a range of client services and stakeholders whilst managing risk, resolving disputes, and ensuring compliance with the law.
As a member of the team, you will be supported at a senior level and by your peers in a growing and developing team of professionals. The team’s focus is on enabling service delivery, to achieve this we adopt a partnering model with our clients, supporting them to deliver an ambitious agenda for North Northamptonshire.
Role
We are looking for Lawyers specialising in Contracts and Procurement to join our in-house legal team. The role will require you to undertake a caseload of work including:
- Manage a varied caseload of legal matters, ranging in complexity according to experience and under appropriate supervision or direction.
- Draft and review a wide range of legal documents, utilising standard service templates and adapting them as necessary to meet client requirements and expectations.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the case management system, including full time recording, billing and file administration.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of legal templates, precedents, processes, and working practices, promoting their effective adoption across the service.
- Support governance, enforcement, and project-based work, including the design and delivery of training to client departments where required.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements,
Contracts and Procurement Lawyer - Commercial Team in Corby employer: North Northamptonshire Council
North Northamptonshire Council is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where legal professionals can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the community. With a strong commitment to employee development, competitive salaries, and a supportive culture, this role provides unique opportunities for growth and collaboration within a dedicated team focused on public service.
Contact Details:
North Northamptonshire Council Recruitment Team
