Lynton House, 255-259 High Road (Hybrid)
Permanent, Full time
£50,574.00 - £53,607.00
36 hours
Permanent – Full Time 36 hours per week
Location: Hybrid working
An excellent opportunity has arisen within the London Borough of Redbridge for an experienced, Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join the Council to provide a comprehensive and professional legal service.
You will report to the Senior Lawyer – Contracts and Procurement within the Legal Department. You will also work closely with other Council departmental clients and specialist departments.
You will provide the Council with expert advice and guidance on aspects of all contracts and procurement related work and have extensive experience in the preparation of public contracts and knowledge of public contract procurement processes.
Responsibilities -
- Provide expertise and knowledge of, and provide advice and guidance and practical assistance on, local government law in the areas of local government contract and procurement work.
- Conduct a full range of work types in this area.
- Utilising skills and experience gained within a similar position, you will report to the Senior Lawyer (Contracts & Procurement) and will have your own complex and varied caseload.
For this role you will need to:
- Hold a Solicitor, Barrister, FILEX or similar qualification.
- Have experience of contract and procurement work, preferably in a local government context.
- Excellent knowledge of the law and practice of contract and procurement law.
- Experience of managing a wide and varied forms of contract and procurement matters with minimal supervision.
If you feel you meet the above requirements and are keen to join an ambitious, dynamic and innovative team, we would like to hear from you.
Interviews will be held w/c 16th June 2025.
Job description & Person specification
To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.
All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.
We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.
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