Senior Contracts Lawyer

Lynx Employment Services Ltd

Northampton (Hybrid Working Available) Competitive Daily Rate \| Inside IR35 Full\-Time \| 37 Hours per Week Contract Until 25 September 2026 (Potential Extension)

Lynx Employment Services are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Senior Contracts Lawyer to join a busy Local Authority legal team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional to provide high-quality advice on a wide range of commercial contracts and procurement matters, supporting key Council services and projects.

## The Role

As a Senior Contracts Lawyer, you will provide expert legal advice across a varied caseload, ensuring the Council's interests are protected while delivering practical, commercially focused legal solutions.

### Key Responsibilities

  • Provide specialist legal advice on commercial contracts and procurement matters.
  • Draft, negotiate and review a wide range of commercial agreements.
  • Advise on public procurement legislation and contract governance.
  • Support major projects and corporate initiatives.
  • Provide legal advice to senior officers, Members and service departments.
  • Manage a varied caseload independently whilst meeting key deadlines.
  • Instruct and manage external legal advisers where required.
  • Ensure compliance with current legislation, Council policies and best practice.

## About You

We're looking for someone who has:

Qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (or equivalent). Significant experience handling commercial contracts and procurement work. Strong knowledge of public sector procurement legislation. Experience advising Local Authorities or other public sector organisations (highly desirable). Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills. Ability to manage a complex caseload with minimal supervision. Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving abilities.

## What's on Offer

Competitive daily rate (Inside IR35). 37 hours per week. Hybrid working opportunities. Initial contract until 25 September 2026. Potential for contract extension. Opportunity to work on high-profile projects within a progressive Local Authority.

If you're an experienced Contracts Lawyer looking for your next interim opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today by sending your CV to Lynx Employment Services.

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