Contracts & Procurement Lawyer

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.