Complex, High-Value Work - You'll lead on contracts worth hundreds of millions — including waste management services, solar panel rollouts, vehicle fleet purchases, and insurance policy negotiations. The work is challenging, rewarding, and critical to local infrastructure and service delivery.

Strategic Legal Influence - You'll work directly with external Counsel and senior decision-makers, helping shape the future of procurement and contracting across the councils. This includes early-stage involvement with the procurement team, ensuring robust legal input from the start.

Leadership & Impact - You’ll supervise two qualified lawyers, support junior and admin staff, and play a key role in mentoring the next generation of legal professionals — with plans to bring on a legal intern.

Well-Supported Environment - Led by a strong management structure under the Deputy Head of Legal, the team has robust administrative support - meaning you can focus on legal strategy and delivery, not filing and photocopying.

Flexible, Hybrid Working - While the office base is Abbey House, Abingdon, our working culture is built on trust and outcomes - not presenteeism. Expect a genuinely flexible and hybrid approach.

Leading on complex commercial contracts and procurement matters.

Advising across departments, especially procurement and property.

Drafting and approving a wide range of contracts — from construction to consultancy and IT.

Supporting regeneration and town centre redevelopment projects.

Supervising a small team, conducting performance reviews, and nurturing talent.

Reporting to committees and advising elected members on legal issues.

A qualified solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive with a current practising certificate.

Strong experience in contract and procurement law — preferably with local authority experience.

Confidence managing complex matters with limited supervision.

A collaborative, can-do leader with a commitment to public service and excellence in client care.