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Civic Recruitment Limited —Northampton
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Civic Recruitment Limited —Kettering
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- Remote
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Senior Lawyer (Contracts)
West Northamptonshire Council —Northampton
- £49,587 - £52,860 a year
- Contracts
Senior Lawyer (Governance)
West Northamptonshire Council —Northampton
- £49,587 - £52,860 a year
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Culina Group —Northampton
- Remote
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Senior Lawyer (Employment)
West Northamptonshire Council —Northampton
- £49,587 - £52,860 a year
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GXO Logistics —Northampton
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Civic Recruitment Limited —Kettering
- Full-time
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Dawsongroup —Willen
- Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Hybrid work
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Senior Lawyer - Commercial, Contracts and Procurement
Peterborough City Council —Peterborough
We are seeking a Senior Lawyer with a wealth of experience in dealing with commercial, contract and procurement work in the public sector.
£51,356 - £55,620 a year

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Senior Contracts Lawyer

Civic Recruitment Limited
Northampton

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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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