Contracts and Procurement Solicitor

Job description

Service Care Solutions are currently working alongside a Local Authority based in West Yorkshire, who are seeking an experienced Contracts and Procurement Solicitor to join their Legal Services team on a contract basis.

As a Contracts and Procurement Solicitor, you will provide high-quality, practical and commercially focused legal advice to the Council, its departments and other internal stakeholders.

You will take responsibility for managing your own caseload of complex Contracts and Procurement matters with a high degree of autonomy, ensuring all matters are progressed efficiently and in line with relevant legislation, procurement regulations, professional standards and the Council's internal policies and procedures.

Location: West Yorkshire/Hybrid

Contract: 3 months rolling

Umbrella Rate: £50 - £55 per hour

PAYE Rate (including holiday pay): £44.45 - £48.89 per hour

Responsibilities as a Contracts and Procurement Solicitor:

• Managing a varied caseload of Contracts and Procurement matters from initial instruction through to completion.
• Providing clear, practical and commercially focused legal advice to Council departments, senior officers and other internal stakeholders.
• Advising on public procurement processes, including compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and other relevant legislation and regulations.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, agreements and legal documentation.

Benefits:

• Hybrid Working
• Weekly Pay
• Flexible Working

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth up to £200.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

West Yorkshire

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English