Working hours: 37.5 hours per week (banking 30 minutes per week to be used towards the shut down between Christmas and the New Year)

Harlow District Council is hiring

Harlow is an ambitious council with an exciting programme of regeneration, investment and transformation. As the town continues to grow, we are seeking a talented Procurement and Contracts Lawyer to join our Legal Services team and help deliver the Council's strategic priorities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer to work on a wide range of procurement, contract and governance matters, supporting services across the Council and contributing to projects that make a real difference to our residents, businesses and communities

The Role

You will provide high-quality legal advice on public procurement, commercial contracts, governance and company matters. You will support officers, senior managers and members in delivering complex projects, ensuring that legal risks are appropriately managed while enabling the Council to achieve its objectives

What we’re looking for

A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX legal professional who is enthusiastic about public sector work and enjoys providing practical, solution-focused legal advice.

You will have:

Experience advising on procurement, commercial contract and governance matters, either within local government, the wider public sector or private practice.
A sound understanding of public procurement legislation and the ability to apply legal principles in a practical and proportionate way.
Experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial contracts and related legal documentation.
A collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality legal services.
A desire to develop your expertise and contribute to a modern, forward-thinking local authority.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, work on complex and varied matters, and help shape the future of one of the country's fastest-growing towns, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Angela Merry on 01279 446046

Harlow Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.We offer flexibility with purpose through our Dynamic Working approach. While office-based work is the norm, most full-time employees attend the workplace four days per week (pro rata).

We also support a range of flexible arrangements to help balance work and personal life and provide health and wellbeing initiatives and an employee assistance programme.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the Essential Criteria on the Employee Profile.

Why Harlow?

Harlow is on a bold journey to become the most forward-thinking and impactful council in the country. Harlow is one of the fastest-growing areas in the UK, where major investment is transforming the town - with a new hospital, vibrant neighbourhoods, and a revitalised town centre on the horizon. Our ambitious plan focuses on six transformational missions to improve housing, safety, jobs, and health for every resident, and we are delivering on those missions at pace. This is your chance to be part of a council that’s leading change, restoring pride, and shaping a better future for generations to come.

Our policies support our employees by enabling a positive work/life balance including flexible working where possible. We foster a culture of collaborative working and expect staff to be in the office four days a week. In addition to this, the Council offers many excellent employee benefits which include, pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, health and wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programme and development opportunities.