Solicitor – Contracts and Procurement
Westminster (Local Authority role)
Initial 3-6 month contract
Rate: Umbrella, negotiable
36 hours per week, hybrid working
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert professional and technical legal advice on contracts, procurement law, Subsidy Control, governance, and related commercial matters.
- Advise Members and Officers on legal and procedural issues, including attendance at Council meetings and committees (which may be outside standard hours).
- Manage a varied caseload of complex and routine legal cases with minimal supervision, ensuring timely and accurate advice.
- Draft and review reports for Cabinet, Committees, and Sub-Committees, and attend meetings as required.
- Negotiate advantageous terms with external parties and liaise with government departments, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
- Monitor legislative changes, including the Procurement Act 2023, and implement necessary updates.
- Maintain proper records, meet chargeable hours targets, and ensure compliance with LEXCEL standards.
- Support team development, quality management initiatives, and continuous improvement
What we're looking for:
- Able to hit the ground running from day 1 so understanding of the public procurement regime (both PCR2015 and PA2023) is essential.
- Knowledge of local government governance structure
- Able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
- Able to communicate effectively in plain English without legal jargon both orally and in writing
- A good team player who is flexible and approachable
If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.
