Contracts & Procurement Lawyers

Lewes and Eastbourne have successfully shared services across both of those councils for over a decade.  We are looking to expand our Legal team and embed a shared legal service with Hastings to realise the benefits of working as part of a larger team with increased in-house expertise and resilience.  We therefore have exciting new opportunities for talented and qualified lawyers.  We currently have vacancies for 2 Contracts & Procurement Lawyers. If you are a proactive, high-performing, and organised individual with a proven track record of delivering results, we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate must be qualified to practise as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales and should have relevant experience (please see Job pack for full details). These posts include the ability to work flexible hours, along with flexible working patterns and locations and to maintain a good work life balance. The legal team serves three local councils in the South East – our area is unique in its mix of environments and the work is varied and interesting.

You will be joining a friendly and supportive team, backed by a dedicated practice manager and an efficient case management system, providing a fantastic environment for professional development and collaboration.

Salary: up to £61,097 FTE per annum, depending on which roles, skills and experience.

There is a substantial benefits package included such as:

• Local Government pension
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days after 5 years of service
• Learning and development training tailored to your role
• A wide variety of staff support networks, including access to a wellbeing network, staff discounts and more.

If you have any queries about any of the roles, please feel free to contact Head of Legal Services, Kate Slattery (kate.slattery@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk).

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Closing date: 29 November 2026

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