Contract: Permanent, full-time (37 hours per week)
Location: Civic Centre, St Peter's Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3JE. Flexible working options available, including hybrid working
Job reference: P1815
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement & Contracts Solicitor in the Legal Shared Service Procurement and Contracts Team.
This pivotal role will predominantly:
• Provide high level, robust and specialist professional legal advice and support in the provision of contract and procurement-related legal services to the Council(s), their senior officers and councillors
• Ensure client requirements are met within legal constraints
• In addition, the postholder will support the achievement of the Council’s corporate plan, projects and aims and ensure the delivery of high-quality customer service from the in-house team, external solicitors and from counsel.
• Key Responsibilities
• Lead on complex legal matters, identifying potential areas of risk and liability and advising on solution focused strategies
• Ensure Legal Shared Services provides proactive, pragmatic, robust and solution focused advice and a support service to all clients (internal and external)
• Research, analyse, investigate and provide legal advice to councillors and to officers on any matter within the functions of the Council
• Attend Member and Officer meetings as required, including meetings of the Council, Cabinet and Committees, to ensure that decisions are lawful
About You
We’re seeking a confident legal professional with:
• Legal expertise and experience in procurement and contracts law
• Strong interpersonal and client management skills
• A collaborative approach to working across Councils and teams
Guided by our Sustainability and Climate Crisis Strategy, we put the environment at the heart of every decision. We live our values—trust, care, confidence, collaboration and customer focus—while delivering sustainable services and reducing environmental impact. Join us and make a difference.
About St Albans
St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history, evident in its Roman remains, beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within the green belt and located off the M25, A1M and M1, the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages.
Our centrally located offices are close to the station (London St Pancras in 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short, it is a great place to live and work.
Benefits
In addition to working within a great team and receiving a competitive salary, you will have access to:
• 30.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• (Annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not work a standard full-time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, for example part-time staff)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Staff parking permit
• Reimbursement of professional fees
• Comprehensive development and training
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
• Access to discounts and benefits via an online platform
Additional Information
Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.
Disclosure Checks
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. For those whose language is a signed language, the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the required standard of fluency will be provided. Further information about the legal requirement can be found online.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your legal career and help shape the future of our Legal Shared Service, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing date for applications: 5 June 2026
Interviews are scheduled for the weeks commencing 15 June 2026 and 22 June 2026.
Please note: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and strongly encourage early applications.
You may have experience in the following: Procurement Solicitor, Contracts Solicitor, Commercial Solicitor, Local Government Solicitor, Public Sector Lawyer, Procurement Lawyer, Contracts Lawyer, Commercial Lawyer, Legal Officer, Senior Solicitor, Local Authority Lawyer.
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Salary description
£46871.00 - £50998.00 per year