Croydon is London's second largest borough - full of brilliant and diverse people, businesses, and places. As a council we are re going through tremendous change radically reshaping and renewing our organisation as a result of financial challenges. We are essentially building a brand-new council - one that is focused on getting things right for its residents, while delivering very differently and within a sustainable financial envelope. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for lawyers who are looking for a new and exciting role. Ideally you will have local government experience, but we also welcome applications from those who come from the private sector. We are looking for a full time Contract Lawyer (1.0FTE) and a part time lawyer (0.6FTE, 3 days a week) to join our Corporate, Commercial & Planning legal team and play a key leading role in the successful delivery of quality legal services to the Council. The successful candidate will be responsible for a varied and intellectually challenging caseload in relation to contract and procurement matters. 

You will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive (CILEX), with at least 4 years PQE or a minimum of 3 years PQE if the Law Society Diploma in Local Government Law (or similar relevant qualification) is held. The grade is based on level of experience.
 
About the role

This role requires working with an experienced team in the provision of legal advice and drafting of contracts to enable the Council to deliver on its projects and corporate plans including its extensive transformation and regeneration. 
Please specify which of the two positions you are applying for when outlining how your experience and skills meet the requirements for this role.

Croydon Council’s priorities

The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services

• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
• Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses
• Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
• Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
• Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Key business plan outcomes:

• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home
• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
• Croydon Council’s new ways of working

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. 

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.

Closing date: 2 March 2026

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