Overview

Join to apply for the Lawyer – Contracts & Procurement role at WMJobs. Stratford-on-Avon District Council, based in Warwickshire, is seeking a lawyer to work within the Legal Service on commercial contracts and public procurement for Stratford-on-Avon and Warwick District Councils.

Applications will close at midnight on Monday 22/09/2025. Interviews will be held the week beginning 29/09/2025.

What to Expect in the Role

You will be part of a small team of lawyers providing comprehensive, practical and solution-focused legal advice and support on commercial contracts and public procurement. You will analyse, interpret and summarise complex issues for a variety of audiences, deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines, and lead and/or command discussions as needed. You will manage your own caseload and work in wider project teams to deliver outcomes. You will normally work with limited day-to-day supervision, with support and mentoring available as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Service, Legal Services Manager and Team Leader in advising Members and Officers on legal matters to ensure Councils act in accordance with the law.
• Provide, or facilitate, comprehensive, practical and solution-focused legal advice for officers and councillors, including the Management Team and Cabinets.
• Attend meetings (e.g., Council meetings, Cabinet and Executive meetings, committees, tribunals, and working groups) to provide legal advice and support as required.
• Manage and deliver a personal caseload of legal matters, including those of a complex and/or sensitive nature.
• Contribute to an effective, efficient, value-for-money legal service, including provision of advice and support for external clients.

What You’ll Need

• Post-qualification experience as a legal adviser in commercial contracts (works, services, supplies and concessions, grant funding agreements) and public procurement law and procedure.
• Thorough knowledge of the law relating to commercial contracts and procurement.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to write and present lucid reports.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and summarise complex legislation and technical information.
• Ability to understand clients’ motivations and goals and provide practical, solution-focused legal advice.

Benefits

• Flexible working with hybrid arrangements (up to 60% of hours from home, dependent on the role).
• Flexi-time scheme for work-life balance.
• Minimum 25 days annual leave plusBank Holidays; Health Cash Plan (medical & dental); eye test vouchers; gym membership discounts.
• Local Government Pension Scheme; free Will writing services; Employee Assistance Programme; salary sacrifice schemes (e.g., Cycle to Work); free town centre parking.
• Training and development opportunities; payment of one professional subscription fee.

How to Apply / Contact

For an informal chat about the role, contact Kathryn Tebbey, Commercial Team Leader, on 01789 260227 or Kathryn.tebbey@stratford-dc.gov.uk, or Sue Mullins, Legal Services Manager, on 01789 260975 or sue.mullins@stratford-dc.gov.uk.