Senior Contracts & Procurement Lawyer

Posted today by Service Care Solutions

Location:
West London
Salary/Rate:
£60 - £65/hour
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.

Should this be an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on (phone number removed) or email across an updated CV to (url removed). We welcome referrals which could be worth £250 each so please also bear this in mind.
Type:
Contract
Start Date:
17/11/2025
Contract Length:
3 months with possib
Job Reference:
BH-157674
Job ID:
224350745
Applications:
Less than 10

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