Contracts and Procurement Lawyer (Part Time)

Overview

Salary £46,142 - £50,269 (pro rata for 24 hours per week)

Job profile for Contracts and Procurement Lawyer (Part Time)

Job title Contracts and Procurement Lawyer (Part Time) Job details

Salary £46,142 - £50,269 (pro rata for 24 hours per week)

Contractual hours: 24

Basis: Part time

Package: 31 days paid annual leave pro rata for part time staff, Flexi Scheme available for most positions, excellent contributory pension scheme, cycle to work, health & wellbeing checks, store discounts, gym membership discount

Date posted: 01/06/2026

Job reference: LEGY26N001

Attachments

• Contracts & Procurement Lawyer - Job Profile.pdf
• Contracts & Procurement Lawyer - About Vacancy.pdf

Job description

Chichester District Council's in-house legal department is looking to recruit a Contracts & Procurement lawyer (solicitor, barrister or FCILEX) to assist with its busy caseload of contracts and procurement advice and drafting. This is an opportunity to add real value to public services as you will be advising internal stakeholders on routes to market, subsidy control, framework suitability and negotiating terms as well as drafting contracts for the Council. You will oversee procurement compliance within the organisation. You will be the lead legal advisor on contracts in relation to redevelopment projects. You will be well-versed in giving risk-aware advice that enables your clients to take important strategic decisions for the Council.

Candidates should have experience in reviewing frameworks and contract terms, advising on procurement law in a public sector context and drafting contracts and partnership agreements. Experience of inter-authority agreements and JCT contracts would be an advantage. We are looking for a team member who is flexible in their attitude and cares about delivering a quality legal service that ultimately benefits the community by supporting vital public services.

For more information about the post please contact Lorna Turner on

Employee benefits

• Excellent defined benefits Pension Scheme
• Minimum 26 days holiday going up to 31 days after 5 years (or before with previous Local Government service) plus paid Bank Holidays
• Flexi-time (available for most positions) - potential to build up an extra 12 days leave a year
• Flexible working arrangements including working from home and 9-day fortnight options
• Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their relatives
• Cycle to Work Scheme/Car and Cycle Loan Scheme/discounted city centre parking/ Lease Car Scheme
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives including free health checks and free eye tests plus subsidised leisure centre membership
• Payment of your main professional subscription fee.
• Training and development opportunities - including funding of professional qualification training
• Staff Awards Scheme

Chichester District Council has a commitment to Equality of Opportunity in Employment. If you have a disability which makes it difficult for you to complete our application form please contact the HR Section who will assist you.