Team Senior Lawyer

Careersatstaffordshire; Stafford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public authority in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Senior Lawyer to lead its Contracts and Procurement team. The role involves overseeing legal services, providing complex legal advice, and managing a diverse caseload. Candidates should have a Chartered Legal Executive, Solicitor, or Barrister qualification, alongside proven experience in Contracts and Procurement. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. Benefits include a robust pension scheme and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Pension scheme with up to 29.6% employer contribution

Flexible working arrangements

28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to purchase additional leave

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a legal environment.
• Proven experience in Contracts and Procurement.
• Experience in mentoring and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Contracts and Procurement team.
• Provide complex legal and procurement advice.
• Draft and review various complex agreements.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage complex casework

Ability to draft complex legal documents

Education

Chartered Legal Executive, Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

We are looking for an experienced senior lawyer to lead our Contracts and Procurement team. This is an exciting opportunity to grow and develop the team while helping to shape its future direction. You will oversee the delivery of legal services within the team and provide complex legal and procurement advice across all Council departments.

We are a forward-thinking, modern authority known for our strong financial management. We are ambitious and encourage our employees to be bold and innovative in their work. Our legal department consists of 100 dedicated lawyers and support staff.

We offer a diverse and rewarding caseload that allows you to apply your expertise in managing a range of complex legal matters.

Benefits include:

• - Pension scheme with up to 29.6% employer contribution.
• - Flexible working arrangements.
• - 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading, mentoring, and developing the existing Contracts and Procurement team to ensure high performance and professional growth.
• Providing complex legal and procurement advice to clients on various matters relating to all Directorates of the Council.
• Reviewing, drafting and advising on a variety of complex agreements including frameworks, services contracts, ICT contracts, social care contracts, collaboration agreements, section 75 agreements and various central and local government grant funding arrangements and loan agreements including Subsidy Control considerations.

We are looking for you to be a qualified Chartered Legal Executive (with practice/advocacy rights), Solicitor or Barrister with proven experience in Contracts and Procurement and the ability to lead a team.

We are also looking for you to have,

• Significant experience in a legal environment, with the ability to manage complex casework.
• Strong leadership qualities to mentor, supervise, and manage team members, ensuring high performance and professional growth.
• Excellent communication skills, able to engage clearly and confidently across verbal, written, and digital platforms.
• Ability to draft complex legal documents and provide accurate, high-quality advice.”

Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.