Islington Council
Contracts Lawyer x4
Contracts Lawyer x4 at Islington Council, based in Islington, London. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Islington, London
- Closing date
- Sector
- Solicitor
Reference https://jobs.islington.gov.uk/vacancies/3107/contracts-lawyer-x4.html
About the role
- Advert Start Date: - 19 Aug 2026
- Job category: - Support and administrative services
- Location: - 222 Upper Street
- Salary Details: - £52,920 - £62,634 (PO4-6)
- About The Role: -
Job Overview
Following a recent reorganisation, exciting opportunities have arisen within Legal Services for four dedicated, enthusiastic Contracts Lawyers. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for public service, this could be your next career step.
Main duties of the job
The primary function of the post will be to work collaboratively with colleagues across services dealing with drafting and negotiating contracts and providing contracts and procurement advice.
We are looking for a qualified solicitor, barrister or FILEX to join our high-performing in-house team as a Contracts Lawyer, specialising in contracts and procurement related legislation. You will have to be highly motivated and a team player.
Working for our organisation
You will be working within the contracts team within the legal services department responsible for dealing with both contentious and non-contentious contracts and procurement matters including identifying potential risks, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and governance and resolving disputes arising from contract breaches.
The post has a number of key duties but also involves responding to a rapidly changing environment. You must be adaptable, flexible and able to prioritise tasks on a daily basis.
For further information or for an informal conversation about the post, please contact:Name and Job Title: Laura Avery, Head of Legal - Planning, Property and Contracts
Email: [email removed]
Note to Recruitment Agencies: We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are managing the recruitment process internally and will reach out directly should we require external support. Thank you for your understanding.
Reference: https://jobs.islington.gov.uk/vacancies/3107/contracts-lawyer-x4.html · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 30 Nov 2026 · Listed via Islington Council
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