£58,899 - £66,693 per annum

Help shape fair, transparent contracts that deliver value for money and protect vital public services for our residents.

Legal Services at Kensington is made up of a dedicated and diverse legal professionals committed to improving services for residents in the local community.  Working as a Contracts Solicitor with us means using your legal expertise to make a real difference. You’ll help ensure every contract and procurement decision supports our communities, delivers value and stands up to scrutiny. This role is about more than legal detail – it’s about enabling the Council to act with integrity, spend wisely and serve residents fairly.

Working Style:

This is a hybrid role where you will be based in the office for 3 days a week, playing a key role in serving the local community. 

What you will be doing:

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you will manage a wide-ranging, challenging and stimulating caseload of contract and procurement work. From the start, you will provide expert legal advice that helps the Council achieve its savings targets and deliver vital services efficiently.

You will lead on complex contract and procurement matters, engaging with stakeholders across departments to find practical, legally sound solutions. Your day might include reviewing a governance report, drafting a critical contract, advising on procurement strategy or preparing documents for engrossment. You will also give clear, timely advice on all aspects of public procurement law and support the Leadership Team and Council Committees by preparing the legal advice for governance reports. 

Staying current with legislative changes will be an important part of your role, helping client departments stay informed and compliant.

This is an opportunity to use your legal expertise where it really counts — supporting good governance, ensuring accountability and helping the Council deliver on its commitments to residents.

For further details, please review the Job Description and Person Specification.

What you will bring

You must be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEx entitled to practise in England and Wales. You’ll have proven experience advising on contracts and procurement, with a strong grasp of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Procurement Act 2023 and subsidy control matters.

You will bring both technical skill and sound judgement, along with the confidence to handle sensitive issues and work directly with Members and senior officers. You’ll be a collaborative team player who builds trust through clarity, professionalism and integrity.

Strong communication skills are essential — you’ll need to explain complex legal issues clearly, both verbally and in writing. You’ll also bring good working knowledge of local government law, solid negotiation skills and the ability to manage your own caseload independently.

We’re looking for someone who combines attention to detail with a practical approach, balancing legal precision with an understanding of the Council’s wider priorities.

Why join us

At RBKC, we’re all in – investing in our people, our communities and our future.

You will join a friendly, experienced bi-borough contracts team of 13 lawyers, where support, collaboration and professional growth go hand in hand. We will give you the space and encouragement to build your expertise, with access to training, mentoring and opportunities to assist with major projects.

It is a busy environment with real challenges, but also real purpose. You will be part of a team that values high standards, mutual respect and integrity – and your work will help the Council deliver fair, transparent contracts that make a tangible difference to residents.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team of specialists putting people across Kensington first, and to supercharge your career in the process.

About us

Kensington and Chelsea is home to diverse communities, thriving businesses and unique local places. Everything we do is focused on supporting our residents, strengthening our approach and creating a fairer borough.

As a competent and caring Council, we take pride in our work every day, ensuring our services are delivered with care and competence. We listen to our residents, act with integrity and work together to build a borough that is greener, safer and fairer for all.

This role is a clear example of what being ‘all in’ means. You’ll bring your expertise and drive to every task – from drafting complex contracts to advising on high-stakes decisions. The pace can be demanding, but your work will have a real impact, helping the Council act responsibly and deliver better outcomes for everyone who calls our borough home.

Interview Details 

 Interviews are scheduled for w/c 3rd November.

Ready to join us?

We’re all in – are you? If you share our values and have the skills to contribute, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply online explaining how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and job description. 

We reserve the right to extend or close this vacancy early without warning subject to the volume of suitable applicants.

We are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

We are committed to fair, transparent, and consistent pay practices. New hires will start at the minimum of the advertised salary range.

Employees receive annual salary increases until they reach the top of the pay scale. In addition, employees will receive any agreed cost of living pay rises.

Closing date: 26 October 2025 @ 23:55

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