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Senior Solicitor - Contracts and Procurement

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Job ID:

40856

Practice Area(s):

Procurement/Contracts

Location:

Bedfordshire, East of England 

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
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Employment Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Posted:

09.10.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority
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Job Description:

£55,224 – £58,552 per annum plus £3,203 car cash
 
What You’ll be doing
We have an exciting opportunity available within our legal team where you will assist in making sure an efficient, effective and economic legal service is delivered to the Council, its Executive, Committees, Sub Committees, departments and its wholly owned companies.
 
Working within the property planning and Contracts team, you will conduct and manage a mixed caseload of commercial contracts, procurement and governance related work.
 
What we’re looking for
We are looking for an experienced lawyer with a broad range of good commercial contracts and procurement experience, ideally within a local government/public sector context.
 
You must be able to demonstrate significant experience of undertaking complex legal work in commercial contracts and procurement and have a sound understanding of the applicable legal framework.
 
The post holder must be capable of working under pressure, taking initiative and adopting proactive approaches to deliver a fast and efficient service and must be able to perform legal work with minimum supervision.
 
You must be able to communicate at all levels clearly and concisely, providing professional and commercial advice to a wide range of clients within the Council.
 
You must be a UK qualified Solicitor or Barrister or Fellow of CILEX with substantial relevant post qualification experience and hold a practicing certificate with a minimum of six years plus post qualification experience.
 
Please ensure your supporting statement demonstrates your experience and knowledge in order for your application to be considered.
 
About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
 
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
 
Application Process
Please ensure your supporting statement clearly demonstrates your experience and how your skills and knowledge meet the requirements of the role. Applications may close early if a high volume of applications is received.
 
Benefits
Please click here to learn about Luton Council Employee Benefits. 
 
Closing date: To be confirmed
 
For further information or to apply, please click on the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.
Employer Info
Luton Borough Council
Bedfordshire, East of England, United Kingdom

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Luton Borough Council
Bedfordshire, East of England, United Kingdom
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Senior Solicitor - Contracts and Procurement

col-narrow-left   

Job ID:

40856

Practice Area(s):

Procurement/Contracts

Location:

Bedfordshire, East of England 

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
col-narrow-right   

Employment Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Posted:

09.10.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority
col-wide   

Job Description:

£55,224 – £58,552 per annum plus £3,203 car cash
 
What You’ll be doing
We have an exciting opportunity available within our legal team where you will assist in making sure an efficient, effective and economic legal service is delivered to the Council, its Executive, Committees, Sub Committees, departments and its wholly owned companies.
 
Working within the property planning and Contracts team, you will conduct and manage a mixed caseload of commercial contracts, procurement and governance related work.
 
What we’re looking for
We are looking for an experienced lawyer with a broad range of good commercial contracts and procurement experience, ideally within a local government/public sector context.
 
You must be able to demonstrate significant experience of undertaking complex legal work in commercial contracts and procurement and have a sound understanding of the applicable legal framework.
 
The post holder must be capable of working under pressure, taking initiative and adopting proactive approaches to deliver a fast and efficient service and must be able to perform legal work with minimum supervision.
 
You must be able to communicate at all levels clearly and concisely, providing professional and commercial advice to a wide range of clients within the Council.
 
You must be a UK qualified Solicitor or Barrister or Fellow of CILEX with substantial relevant post qualification experience and hold a practicing certificate with a minimum of six years plus post qualification experience.
 
Please ensure your supporting statement demonstrates your experience and knowledge in order for your application to be considered.
 
About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
 
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
 
Application Process
Please ensure your supporting statement clearly demonstrates your experience and how your skills and knowledge meet the requirements of the role. Applications may close early if a high volume of applications is received.
 
Benefits
Please click here to learn about Luton Council Employee Benefits. 
 
Closing date: To be confirmed
 
For further information or to apply, please click on the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.