Contracts and Procurement Lawyer - #1665683
East Herts District Council

Contracts and Procurement Lawyer – East Herts District Council
Total remuneration up to £62,169 per annum!
£48,460 - £58,669 per annum, plus £3,500 market supplement
Location: Remote working!
Venn Group is delighted to be partnering with East Herts District Council to recruit a Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join its Legal Services team. This is a unique opportunity to work in a forward-thinking council renowned for delivering progressive and commercially astute legal advice, all within a supportive and flexible working environment.
About the Role
As the council’s Contracts and Procurement Lawyer, you will:
- Deliver high-quality, solution-focused legal advice on a broad range of complex contract and procurement matters
- Lead on high-value infrastructure, construction, and services contracts including contract disputes and drafting of tender documentation
- Act as the council’s lead legal negotiator for contracts and procurement
- Ensure compliance with procurement regulations, governance frameworks and internal procedures
- Support strategic transformation projects and contribute to the continuous development of the council’s legal service
Why East Herts District Council?
Flexible Working: Enjoy remote working with minimal in-person commitments. Flexible and condensed hours are welcomed.
Professional Growth: Engage in high level legal work and benefit from access to development opportunities, training, and peer collaboration.
Collaborative Culture: Be part of a proactive legal team that values your expertise and initiative.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- A qualification as a solicitor, barrister, or legal executive with a current practising certificate (or eligibility for one)
- Strong working knowledge of contract and procurement law within a public sector context
- Experience handling a varied caseload including EU-level procurement contracts, contract disputes, and drafting complex documentation
- Confidence in advising senior officers and elected members on strategic legal matters
- A proactive, solutions-led approach with excellent communication and analytical skills
This is an exciting opportunity to provide meaningful legal support that directly contributes to the delivery of quality public services and innovative projects across East Hertfordshire.
Ready to bring your legal expertise to a council that values flexibility, innovation and professional growth? Apply now.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Will Pardoe at Venn Group on 07441 916 437 or via email at *******@venngroup.com.
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