Senior contracts lawyer Work, Jobs in Brixworth, Nth (with Salaries)

Senior Contracts Lawyer
Civic Recruitment Limited —Northampton
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Contracts
- Communication skills
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Senior Lawyer (Contracts)
West Northamptonshire Council —Northampton
- £49,587 - £52,860 a year
- Contracts
Contracts & Procurement Lawyer
Civic Recruitment Limited —Kettering
- Full-time
- Remote
- Contracts
- Negotiation
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Senior Lawyer (Governance)
West Northamptonshire Council —Northampton
- £49,587 - £52,860 a year
Senior Lawyer (Employment)
West Northamptonshire Council —Northampton
- £49,587 - £52,860 a year
Senior Commercial Lawyer
GXO Logistics —Northampton
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Junior Legal Counsel
Culina Group —Northampton
- Remote
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Group Legal Adviser
Dawsongroup —Willen
- Full-time
- Contracts
- Negotiation
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Contracts and Commercial Manager
Personal Homecare Pharmacy —Leicester
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Contracts
- SharePoint
- Communication skills
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Assistant Company Secretary | S3 | CFO & Corporate Governance | Milton Keynes |
A01 Santander UK plc —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- No degree
- Financial services
5h
Property Solicitor/Licensed Conveyancer
DWS Legal —Leicester
- From £24,420 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- IT
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Legal Counsel – Digital & Technology | S3 | Legal | Multiple Locations
A01 Santander UK plc —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Contracts
5d

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Senior Contracts Lawyer

Civic Recruitment Limited
Northampton

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract

Qualifications

Practising Certificate
Procurement
Microsoft Office
Legal drafting
Contracts
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full job description

3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality legal advice and support on a broad range of contractual, procurement, and commercial matters on behalf of the Council. The role will involve managing complex legal work, drafting and negotiating agreements, advising internal stakeholders, and ensuring legal compliance across commercial and contractual activities.

Key Responsibilities

Provide specialist legal advice on contracts, procurement, commercial transactions, and related local government matters.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, agreements, and legal documentation.
Advise officers, senior managers, and departments on contractual risk, procurement regulations, and legal obligations.
Support complex commercial projects and strategic initiatives across the Council.
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, governance requirements, and Council policies.
Manage a varied caseload independently, ensuring matters are progressed efficiently and within deadlines.
Liaise with external solicitors, counsel, contractors, suppliers, and partner organisations where required.
Assist with dispute resolution, claims management, and contractual negotiations.
Provide legal input into procurement exercises and tendering processes.
Support and mentor junior legal staff where appropriate.
Maintain accurate records and case management systems in line with service requirements.
Contribute to service development, continuous improvement initiatives, and legal best practice.

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with current practising certificate.
Significant experience in contracts, procurement, and commercial law.
Strong knowledge of local government legal frameworks and public procurement regulations.
Experience drafting and negotiating complex contractual documentation.
Ability to manage a substantial and varied caseload independently.
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience advising senior management and elected members where required.
Proficient in legal case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Information

Hours per week: 37 hours
Location: Northampton, West Northamptonshire
Payment Schedule: Bi-weekly payments

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