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Pertemps London
Senior Solicitor – Contracts & Procurement
North London, London
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 46 days ago
- Salary
- £450 - 500 - Day
- Recruiter
- Pertemps London
- Closes
- 13 Dec 2025
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Senior Solicitor – Contracts & Procurement
In partnership with Hammersmith & Fulham Council
£450–£500 per day (Umbrella) | Start ASAP (ideally by 1st November) | Hybrid: Minimum 2 days in-office
Are you an accomplished legal professional ready to shape the commercial landscape of a leading London borough? Pertemps, working in partnership with Hammersmith & Fulham Council, invites experienced lawyers to deliver high-level, strategic legal counsel as a Senior Solicitor (Contracts & Procurement).
Why This Role Appeals to Legal Experts
Engage with complex, high-value contracts and procurement matters at the heart of local government decision-making.
Lead on drafting, negotiating, and advising on intricate contractual, procurement, and governance documentation.
Be a trusted advisor to senior council leadership, influencing major projects and public service innovation.
Tackle intellectually challenging issues, from Procurement Act 2023 guidance to Technology and Construction Court matters.
Mentor colleagues and shape legal practice, while maintaining your technical edge.
What We Offer
A pivotal senior legal post partnering directly with the Head of Law (Place).
Exceptional rates: £450–£500 per day via umbrella.
Start before 1st November, with flexible hybrid working (minimum 2 days in the office).
Exposure to high-profile, career-defining work central to governance and public value.
About You
Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (England and Wales) with a substantial record in contracts and procurement law.
Adept at influencing stakeholders, presenting solutions, and providing guidance at a corporate level.
Keen analytical skills and the ability to shape policy in a fast-moving landscape.
Politically astute, client-focused and resilient under pressure.
Equity, Diversity & Wellbeing
We value every legal mind. Applications are encouraged from all sections of society: Hammersmith & Fulham Council is committed to inclusion, diversity, and guaranteed interview schemes for qualified candidates with disabilities.
Apply today to join an agile, innovative local government, where your legal expertise will have citywide impact.
Consultant overseeing the role is Imran Makda
Ad ID: 5417300207
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