Public Sector Solicitor

Overview

In this role you will provide commercial legal support as part of Softcat’s in-house team, focusing on public sector contracts and related supplier agreements. You will advise on data processing provisions and drive contract standards through precedents and training. The position blends hands-on contract work with mentoring junior colleagues in a collaborative, employee-centered culture. You will operate with cross-functional colleagues to support business objectives and governance.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working – 2/3 in office, 2/3 from home
• Flexible hours
• Supportive team culture
• Autonomy to realise potential
• Diversity and inclusion commitments
• Disability and neurodiversity support in recruitment

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and negotiating public sector customer contracts
• Reviewing and negotiating supplier and distributor contracts
• Creating bespoke contracts when needed (e.g., referral agreements)
• Advising on AOR and other credit arrangements
• Delivering contract and regulatory training to account managers and supplier/partner management
• Providing ad hoc legal advice (e.g., trademark queries, contract termination)
• Supporting junior team members
• Contributing to precedents and process improvements

Key requirements

• Solicitor qualified in England and Wales with 1-3 PQE
• Experience in commercial contracts: drafting, review, negotiation, and advising on legal effects
• Experience in data protection provisions and data processing/sharing agreements
• Strong understanding of contract and tort law
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage own caseload with limited supervision and work under pressure
• In-house experience or strong understanding of in-house lawyer challenges

• enthusiasm for the work
• willingness to take responsibility for ongoing professional development
• ability to work under pressure
• data processing provisions
• data sharing agreements
• contract drafting and negotiation

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