Contract: PermanentSalary: HC12 £57,374 - £63,628 per annumHours: 37Location: HerefordClosing Date: 13th May 2026Role OverviewHerefordshire Council seeks a highly motivated and organised Senior Lawyer (Contracts, Procurement and Major Projects). You will join a small team of lawyers dealing with contracts, grants, procurement and commercial law.ResponsibilitiesProvide legal advice and assistance on a wide range of issues, varying in complexity.Work closely with council departments to proactively coordinate, problem solve and manage a large number of instructions.QualificationsA qualified Barrister, Solicitor or Legal Executive who is a fellow of CiLEX with an impressive knowledge of contract and commercial law.Experience and knowledge of subsidy control, company law, contract, procurement law and drafting a wide range of contracts including standard build contracts such as JCT or NEC4.Knowledge of Data Protection legislation would be an advantage but not essential.Ability to work unsupervised and carry own caseload.Excellent communication skills, refined analytical skills and the ability to deputise for more senior team members as required.Open to applicants at any stage of their career and regardless of public or private sector experience.BenefitsCompetitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme.Salary range of £57,373.00 to £63,628.00 depending on experience.Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).Career progression: clear pathways to progress.Annual leave: 31 days of annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays, with option to purchase an additional 10 days per annum.Flexible working: including job-sharing, part-time hours and agile working.Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling.Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements).Retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits including savings, cash back and discounts.EEO CommitmentsCandidates indicating a disability will be interviewed as part of the Disability Confident scheme.Candidates indicating they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist are part of the Armed Forces Covenant pledge.Candidates indicating they are a Herefordshire care leaver support under the commitment to young people leaving care.Safeguarding: subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. #J-18808-Ljbffr