Service Care Legal are currently seeking a highly skilled Contracts Lawyer with a focus on public procurement to join our dynamic team within a busy housing directorate.

This role presents an exciting opportunity for an individual with a robust background in contract law to contribute to a variety of vital procurement projects, including repairs, major works, and various other contracts.

ROLE: Contracts Lawyer - Public Procurement
LOCATION: London
RATE: £40.00 to £50.oo per hour LTD (DOE, PQE and interview performance)
CONTRACT: 3 Months (With Potential for Extension)

The Role

• Manage a diverse portfolio of contracts, featuring both low and high value agreements.


• Provide expert legal advice on public procurement regulations, construction law matters, JCT building contracts, and contracts for goods and services.


• Represent the organization at departmental contracts review boards, ensuring compliance and offering sound legal guidance.


• Collaborate with various departments to facilitate effective procurement processes aligned with local authority governance.

The Person

• Must be an admitted Solicitor of England and Wales with a minimum of 3 years post-admission experience, or a Barrister called to the bar of England and Wales with at least 3 years post-call experience, or a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives.


• A minimum of 2 years of demonstrable experience in public procurement and contracts.


• Strong working knowledge of public procurement regulations and construction law.


• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders across various levels.


• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid working environment, with at least one day per week required in the office.

If this Contracts Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.