Contracts & Procurement Lawyer
£62,895 – £66,480 – Hybrid / Flexible Working
Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council is seeking an experienced Contracts & Procurement Lawyer to join its collaborative and highly regarded Legal team.
This is an opportunity to step into a genuinely varied role where you will advise on high-profile procurement and commercial matters that directly support the Council’s strategic priorities and service delivery. You will provide specialist legal advice across a broad range of areas, including:
- High-value contract tenders
- Procurement compliance and governance
- Commercial contract drafting and negotiation
- Funding and grant agreements
- Framework and partnership arrangements
- Consultancy agreements
This role would suit a lawyer who enjoys working closely with internal clients, providing practical and solution-focused advice rather than operating purely in a technical silo.
The team offers a high degree of autonomy and trust, with a pragmatic and flexible approach to hybrid working. There is no mandated office attendance requirement, allowing you to work in a way that supports both professional effectiveness and work-life balance. Alongside interesting work and supportive colleagues, the Council offers:
- Local Government Pension Scheme with 17.6% employer contribution
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Supportive management culture
- Learning and development opportunities
- Strong organisational stability, including zero debt and healthy reserves
For a confidential discussion or to learn more, please get in touch.
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