Locum Commercial Contracts & Procurement Lawyer – Part-Time (20 Hours) – Remote – Initial 3+ months – Up to £60 per hour (Umbrella) Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently recruiting for a
Locum Commercial Contracts & Procurement Lawyer to join a friendly Local Authority on a part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Commercial Contracts Lawyer to take on a new interim challenge.
The Role:Position: Locum Commercial Contracts & Procurement Lawyer
Duration: Initial 3+ months with the possibility for extension
Rate: Up to £60 per hour umbrella
Working Pattern: Part-Time – 20 hours per week, remote working
Role Responsibilities:- Providing commercial advice to support various Council departments and external clients on complex commercial and procurement matters
- Managing a varied commercial and procurement caseload independently
- Advising on matters relating to the supply of goods, services and works
- Supporting on contracts across construction, IT, engineering, social services, education and public health
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements
- Ensuring compliance with relevant procurement legislation and regulatory requirements
Candidate Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive (or equivalent) with proven experience in Commercial Contracts and Procurement Law
- Experience working within Local Government or the public sector is highly desirable
- Strong knowledge of public procurement legislation and commercial frameworks
- Ability to manage a complex caseload independently and provide pragmatic, solution-focused advice
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive Local Authority team on a flexible, remote basis, contributing to a wide range of high-value and impactful projects.
For further information, or to apply for this position, please contact
Phoebe Maries or
Ebby Vallance on
07441 916438, or via email at
localgovlegal@venngroup.com Job Reference:
J93907 Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates. Due to the large volume of applications, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team has not contacted you within 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance. Locum Commercial Contracts & Procurement Lawyer – Part-Time (20 Hours) – Remote – Initial 3+ months – Up to £60 per hour (Umbrella)
