Location
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham

Hours
Full Time - 36 hours per week

Salary
£62,766 per annum

About the Role
Hillingdon Council is London's second largest borough, home to diverse communities, ambitious regeneration programmes, and a significant property portfolio. We are committed to delivering excellent services and ensuring the Council's assets and interests are managed effectively for the benefit of our residents.

We are seeking an experienced Lawyer to join our highly regarded Commercial team in Legal Services on a fixed-term basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a varied and challenging caseload across the full breadth of contract, procurement, and commercial/major project matters, supporting the delivery of key Council priorities and projects.

You will provide high-quality legal advice and support on a wide range of transactions and projects, including:
- Major procurement exercises
- Complex commercial contracts
- Strategic regeneration and development projects
- Construction and infrastructure schemes
- Technology and transformation initiatives
- Partnership and collaboration arrangements
- Funding agreements
- Contract, procurement and commercial-related advice to Council departments and stakeholders
- Other high-profile projects that contribute to the delivery of the Council's corporate priorities

Working as part of a supportive and collaborative legal team, you will manage your own caseload while also assisting senior colleagues on complex, high-profile and strategically important matters.

Experience
Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (or equivalent) with substantial experience in contract, procurement and commercial law.
Significant experience handling a broad range of transactions and matters.
Experience within a local authority legal team is advantageous but not essential; relevant private practice or public sector experience is welcomed.

About you
Excellent technical knowledge of contract, procurement and commercial law and practice.
Strong drafting, negotiation and advisory skills.
Ability to manage a busy caseload and work effectively to competing deadlines.
Experience providing clear, practical and solution-focused legal advice.
Excellent organisational and communication skills.
Proactive and collaborative approach to working with clients and colleagues.
Highly organised, enthusiastic and committed to delivering an excellent legal service.
Confident working independently and contributing positively to a supportive team environment.
Strong problem-solving abilities.
Excellent customer service skills.
Effective use of technology and legal systems.
Passion for learning and professional development.
Collaboration and teamwork.
Relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications
Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (or equivalent).