https://jobs.co.uk/job/lawyer-local-authority-contracts-permanent-new-salaries-hays-social-care--cc04d456-26bf-4ff8-8add-70fc1d1b240f RSS feed for Lawyer - Local Authority Contracts - Permanent NEW SALARIES at Hays Social Care. en-gb Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:35:55 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/lawyer-local-authority-contracts-permanent-new-salaries-hays-social-care--cc04d456-26bf-4ff8-8add-70fc1d1b240f https://jobs.co.uk/job/lawyer-local-authority-contracts-permanent-new-salaries-hays-social-care--cc04d456-26bf-4ff8-8add-70fc1d1b240f Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Southend-on-Sea | Salary: £47665 - £54143/annum NEW SALARIES | Type: Permanent | Your new role Southend City Council has a new full-time, permanent opportunity for a local authority experienced Contracts Lawyer.The position will require you to hit the ground running, independently managing a varied caseload of contract and procurement matters. You will provide expert legal advice and support, dealing with commercial and construction contracts such as JCT and NEC. The team undertakes a broad range of work, including complex and high-value matters.Duties will include (but are not limited to) drafting, negotiating, and reviewing contracts and to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies, working closely with procurement colleagues to provide procurement advice, including strategy and risk, reviewing and commenting on reports in respect of the Council''s governance and decision-making procedures, including the Contract Procedure Rules.This is a key role in safeguarding the Council''s interests, managing legal risks, and supporting procurement and commercial initiatives. All with the support of the Principal and Senior LawyersWithin this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centr... Permanent