Senior Solicitor – Contracts and Procurement

Overview

In this role you will support a fast, efficient legal service within the council’s governance team. You will handle a mixed caseload of commercial contracts, procurement and governance work, advising a wide range of council clients. You’ll work with minimal supervision, communicate clearly at all levels, and help drive timely, commercial legal outcomes. This is a great opportunity to contribute to public sector procurement and contract governance while supporting the Luton 2040 Vision.

Pay / Benefits

• salary plus car cash allowance
• market supplement up to 4000
• permanent contract
• 37 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload of commercial contracts, procurement and governance work
• Provide professional and commercial legal advice to council clients
• Deliver an efficient, economic legal service with minimal supervision
• Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders at all levels
• Support the council, its committees, and wholly owned companies in governance matters

Key requirements

• Extensive experience in commercial contracts and procurement, ideally in local government/public sector
• Proven ability to undertake complex legal work with a sound understanding of the relevant legal framework
• Ability to work under pressure, take initiative, and deliver fast, efficient service
• Strong communication skills and ability to provide professional advice to a wide range of clients
• UK qualified Solicitor or Barrister or Fellow of CILEX with substantial post-qualification experience and practicing certificate (minimum ~6 years PQE)

• clear communication
• initiative
• proactive problem-solving
• commercial contracts
• procurement
• governance

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