Senior Lawyer

Senior Lawyer - Contracts, Procurement & Major Projects

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £57,374 - £63,628 per annum

Hours: 37

Location: Hereford

Closing Date: 13th May 2026

The Role

Herefordshire Council are seeking a highly motivated and organised Senior Lawyer (Contracts, Procurement and Major Projects). You will be joining a small team of lawyers dealing with a variety of matters, primarily contracts, grants, procurement and commercial law. This role will suit a highly motivated and organised lawyer seeking a challenge with an aptitude for legal research and willingness to contribute to the improvement of the Legal Services Team as a whole. Excellent client care skills and an eagerness to provide an excellent high quality service to our clients is a must. We would welcome applications from applicants at any stage of their career and whether or not your expertise is in the public or private sectors.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Senior Lawyer (Contracts, Procurement and Major Projects), you will provide legal advice and assistance on a wide range of issues, varying in complexity, working closely with the Council's departments in order to proactively co coordinate, problem solve and manage a large number of instructions.

About You

A qualified Barrister, Solicitor or Legal Executive who is a fellow of CiLEX with an impressive knowledge of contract and commercial law.

You will be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge of subsidy control, company law, contract, procurement law and drafting a wide range of contracts including standard build contracts such as JCT or NEC4. Knowledge of Data Protection legislation would be an advantage but not essential. You will be able to work unsupervised and carry your own caseload. You will have excellent communication skills, refined analytical skills and the ability to deputise for more senior team members as required.

We Offer

• Competitive salary within £57,373.00 - £63,628.00 dependent on experience
• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Career progression: clear pathways to progress
• 31 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period
• Flexible working: including the potential for job sharing, part time hours and agile working
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
• Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements)
• Access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits, including savings, cashback and discounts

Commitments, Covenants and Statutory Obligations

• Candidates identified as having a disability will be interviewed as part of the "Disability Confident" scheme.
• Candidates identifying as an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist will be interviewed as part of the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Candidates identifying as a Herefordshire care leaver will be interviewed as part of the commitment to support young people leaving care.

All staff, visitors and volunteers are required to uphold safeguarding and promote the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.