Location
London Borough of Bromley

Hours
Full-Time | Hybrid Working

Salary
MG6 £60,171 - £69,859 (dependent on experience)

About the Role
The London Borough of Bromley is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Lawyer - Contracts and Procurement to join our established and forward-thinking Commercial Legal Team. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to lead on high-value, complex commercial and procurement work, support major regeneration and transformation programmes, and help shape the delivery of legal services across the Council.
If you are looking for a role where you can combine technical excellence with leadership and influence, this is an outstanding opportunity to make a tangible impact within a high-performing local authority.

Why Bromley?
- Hybrid & Flexible Working – Flexible arrangements that support work-life balance.
- Prime Location and Excellent Working Environment – Modern offices opposite Bromley South station.
- Ambitious Council – Be part of our Transforming Bromley agenda, delivering innovative, customer-focused services.
- High Quality Work - Advise on complex procurement, contracts, regeneration, governance and strategic projects.
- Influence & Leadership – Take a lead role within the Commercial Legal Team and contribute to service development.

Your Role:
- Lead on a complex and high-value caseload of commercial contracts, procurement and regeneration matters.
- Provide strategic and expert legal advice to senior officers and elected members.
- Draft and negotiate bespoke and complex agreements, including major projects and outsourcing arrangements.
- Advise on procurement law, governance, subsidy control, contract disputes, data protection and FOI.
- Supervise, support and mentor junior lawyers, contributing to the development of the team.
- Play a key role in cross-council projects and corporate initiatives, including transformation and innovation programmes.
- Support modernisation, including digital transformation and the effective use of technology.
- Represent Legal Services at senior meetings, boards and member forums.
- Act as a trusted adviser on major projects and key strategic decisions.

Experience
Significant experience advising on contracts, procurement and commercial matters, ideally within local government or the public sector.
Proven ability to lead complex matters independently and manage competing priorities.
Experience of supporting or supervising colleagues and contributing to team development.

About you
Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEx with a current practising certificate.
Strong technical expertise combined with the ability to provide clear, pragmatic and solution-focused advice.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to advise at a senior level.
A collaborative, proactive approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
Experience advising senior stakeholders and contributing to strategic decision-making.

Qualifications
Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEx with a current practising certificate.