Lawyer – Contracts and Procurement, Commercial Legal Team

London Borough of Bromley

Salary: PT6 £49,651 - £55,859 (dependent on experience).

Full-Time | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary & Benefits

The London Borough of Bromley is seeking a motivated and skilled Lawyer - Contracts and Procurement to join our established and forward-thinking Commercial Legal Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a broad range of commercial, procurement and regeneration matters that directly support the borough’s strategic ambitions. You will manage a varied caseload, develop your expertise and contribute to delivering clear, pragmatic legal solutions within a high-performing local authority.

If you are looking to build your experience, take on increasing responsibility and progress your legal career, we would love to hear from you.

Why Bromley?

• Hybrid & Flexible Working – Supporting a healthy work-life balance.
• Prime Location and Excellent Working Environment – Modern offices opposite Bromley South station.
• Ambitious Council – Be part of our Transforming Bromley agenda, delivering innovative, customer-focused services.
• Broad & Interesting Work – Advise on contracts, procurement, regeneration, data protection, FOI and wider local government matters.
• Career Development – Opportunity to develop your skills and progress within a supportive team.

Your Role

• Manage a varied caseload of contracts and procurement matters, with increasing complexity as you develop
• Provide clear and practical legal advice to officers and elected members
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts and tender documentation
• Advise on procurement law, contract disputes, data protection and FOI matters
• Support commercial, regeneration and cross-council projects
• Contribute to effective service delivery, including case management and time recording systems
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation
• Support modernisation, including digital initiatives and continuous improvement

About You

We are looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEx with a current practising certificate, who can demonstrate:

• Experience advising on contracts and procurement law
• Ability to manage a busy and varied workload, prioritising effectively
• Good drafting skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain legal issues clearly and pragmatically
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with a commitment to learning and development
• An interest in local government and public sector work

Experience within local government or the public sector is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• A wide range of interesting and meaningful legal work
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment

Diversity & Inclusion

We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Sean Eratt, Deputy Principal Lawyer and Deputy Head of the Commercial Legal Team on 020 8313 4967.

Applications will be assessed based on the criteria set out in the Job Description and Person Specification, which can be found here: Job Description.docx

We are forces family friendly and are part of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (Bronze Award). We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and as a disability confident committed employer we encourage applications from people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we will consider reasonable adjustment to support disability employment.

We offer a generous package including competitive pay, career average pension scheme, flexible working practices and the Bromley employee benefits scheme; Cycle2Work, Salary Sacrifice Lease Car, Technology Scheme, GymFlex and a wide range of local and national discounts.

Please note that we do not accept CV submissions from permanent recruitment agencies. If you are a candidate and would like to contact the Recruitment Team regarding the application process, please email Recruitment.Team@bromley.gov.uk . Please note we do not accept CV submissions emailed to us, please apply using the 'Apply now' button on our website.