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Lawyer (Contracts)

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Job ID:

39771

Practice Area(s):

Procurement/Contracts

Location:

London (Greater) 

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
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Employment Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Posted:

26.06.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority
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Job Description:

£55,323 - £65,181 per annum

Ealing Council have an exciting new opportunity as Contracts Lawyer available on a full-time basis (Monday-Friday/35 hours).  We are looking to recruit a dynamic Contracts Lawyer with a ‘can do’ approach and an interest in learning new skills to join our fantastic Contracts Team. 

As Contracts Lawyer you will: have a large, varied caseload consisting of strategically significant procurements as well as contracts and governance matters. You will join at an exciting time as the council responds to the challenges and opportunities presented by the Procurement Act 2023.   

The role will involve working collaboratively with staff and colleagues. You will also need strong communication and negotiation skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to forge productive working relationships across the Council and with local partners. 
 
Our ideal Contracts Lawyer will be an experienced Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with  minimum of 5 years PQE and proven expertise in contracts and procurement law in a local authority environment. 

You must have the right to work in the UK.  Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage. 

It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you. 

We’ve tried to make this website as accessible as possible. You can use the accessibility widget on the right hand side to make it more accessible to you and your needs. 

Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive. 

We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce. 

Please note all applications will be determined on merit. 

This role is subject to Ealing Council’s enhanced vetting process.

Closing date: 10 July 2026

Interviews: W/c 20 July 2026

For further information or to apply, please click on the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.

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London Borough of Ealing
London (Greater), United Kingdom

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Lawyer (Contracts)

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Job ID:

39771

Practice Area(s):

Procurement/Contracts

Location:

London (Greater) 

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
col-narrow-right   

Employment Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Posted:

26.06.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority
col-wide   

Job Description:

£55,323 - £65,181 per annum

Ealing Council have an exciting new opportunity as Contracts Lawyer available on a full-time basis (Monday-Friday/35 hours).  We are looking to recruit a dynamic Contracts Lawyer with a ‘can do’ approach and an interest in learning new skills to join our fantastic Contracts Team. 

As Contracts Lawyer you will: have a large, varied caseload consisting of strategically significant procurements as well as contracts and governance matters. You will join at an exciting time as the council responds to the challenges and opportunities presented by the Procurement Act 2023.   

The role will involve working collaboratively with staff and colleagues. You will also need strong communication and negotiation skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to forge productive working relationships across the Council and with local partners. 
 
Our ideal Contracts Lawyer will be an experienced Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with  minimum of 5 years PQE and proven expertise in contracts and procurement law in a local authority environment. 

You must have the right to work in the UK.  Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage. 

It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you. 

We’ve tried to make this website as accessible as possible. You can use the accessibility widget on the right hand side to make it more accessible to you and your needs. 

Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive. 

We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce. 

Please note all applications will be determined on merit. 

This role is subject to Ealing Council’s enhanced vetting process.

Closing date: 10 July 2026

Interviews: W/c 20 July 2026

For further information or to apply, please click on the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.