£49,587 - £52,860 per annum (pro rata)

Are you ready to take the next step in your career, in an organisation where you will be supported to excel professionally? If so, join the new Legal Team at West Northants Council, one of the newest and the fourth biggest Unitary Councils in England. 

We are continuing with the growth of the new team and are seeking 1 talented Senior Contracts Lawyer to sit within the Corporate legal area. 

If you have experience in commercial contracts and procurement matters, we want to hear from you. 

What will you be doing?
Your duties will involve: 

• Working alongside the procurement team to assist a variety of in-house client departments with their contracts for goods, services and in relation to major projects
• Maintaining a full caseload of contracts matters
• Knowledge of frameworks, call-off contracts, bespoke drafting and concession contracts
• Public health related contracts and grant funding agreements
• Advising on subsidy control
• Providing general advice on contractual matters
• Assisting with policy and procedures related to contracts and procurement
• Assisting in the training and supervision of Paralegals and Legal Assistants as may be required

About you
No two days are the same at West Northants. We deliver legal services across a wide range of council departments giving you exposure to a broad range of legal work. 

Therefore, if you are looking to further develop your existing local government experience, change sector into local government or return to work after a career break, you won’t find a better place to do so. Whilst local government experience is not essential, a passion for delivering an excellent legal service in a fast-paced environment and a desire to help shape and deliver an exemplar local authority legal service is. 

West Northants is a great place to work. With a focus on career development, wellbeing, flexibility and support, this is an opportunity for you to take the next step on your career journey in a supported environment. We have mentoring, coaching, training and many other opportunities available to assist and develop you, to ensure your success in the role and your ongoing progression and success within the Council. We will also consider a variety of flexible working arrangements. 

For more information contact Alex Powers (Principal Contracts Lawyer) on 07776 538268 for a confidential discussion. 

Closing date: 12 March 2026

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