Solicitor, Contracts and Procurement

East Sussex County Council · Lewes, England

Solicitor, Contracts and Procurement at East Sussex County Council, based in Lewes, England, paying £58,377 - £63,598 per annum. This is a contract role.

Salary
£58,377 - £63,598 per annum
Location
Lewes, England
Contract
Contract
Posted
14 hours ago
Closes
25 Oct 2026
Sector
Solicitor

13% below the typical rate for solicitor

Reference e9231b41b4c0f328acbd75cd6715a888307ea929

About the role

Job Description

Do you have a proven track record of working in a busy and dynamic environment, providing legal advice and conducting case work in relation to Contracts and Procurement and do you want to work in a friendly and supportive environment? If so, apply now for this Contracts and Procurement Solicitor post.

You will be part of an excellent legal team, providing legal advice and conducting case work, predominantly in relation to Contracts and Procurement.
 

We are looking for an experienced solicitor or barrister who has:
 

  • Practising Solicitor or Barrister
  • Ability to provide prompt and accurate legal advice 
  • Clarity in both written and oral communications 
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of personnel /organisations 
  • Ability to work within a team and, when necessary, independently 
  • Knowledge and experience of Contracts and Procurement law and practice (including the Procurement Act 2023
     

We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community.  We are working towards recruiting a workforce that reflects our community, because we recognise the value of diverse perspective and experiences.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI.

Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams unless you request an in-person interview.  Interviews will be taking place on dates to be confirmed.  If you are unavailable on the relevant dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for detail.

This role offers a unique experience, which enables you to do work which is meaningful and purposeful to your wider local community in a supportive environment. It will give you a real sense of satisfaction, reward and professional achievement.
 

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
 

For an informal discussion, please contact Robert Freeman - Senior Solicitor Team Leader Commercial and Litigation at [email removed]

For putting your skills to good, choose East Sussex!

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Additional Information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reference: e9231b41b4c0f328acbd75cd6715a888307ea929 · Posted 14 hours ago · Closes 25 Oct 2026 · Listed via East Sussex County Council

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