Locum Commercial & Procurement Lawyer – Full Time – September Start – Remote Working – Up to £60 per hour umbrella

Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Commercial Contracts & Procurement Lawyer to a Local Authority on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to support a friendly and busy legal team, with flexible working arrangements.

The Role:

Position: Locum Commercial Contracts & Procurement Lawyer

Working Arrangement: Full Time, remote working with first day attendance to collect equipment

Rate: Up to £60 per hour umbrella

Start: September 2026

Key Responsibilities:

• Dealing with a variety of ICT contracts to include Microsoft licences, mobile and voice data and telephony services all called off under CCS framework agreements
• Drafted a bespoke contract (based on model services contract from central government) for a muti million-pound procurement of a housing and asset management system
• Updating a number of the Legal Department’s templates
• Legal work on a specialist framework for professional services with 8 Lots with different disciplines
• JCT MW contracts with schedule of amendments prepared for car park works and Town Hall wi-fi upgrades
• Contract for various electrical testing services for the Authority’s housing stock
• Procurement of water hygiene and testing services called-off under the ESPO framework agreement -Water System Risk Assessment and Water Hygiene Monitoring Services

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive (or equivalent) with experience of Commercial and procurement Law
• Experience working within Local Government or the Public Sector is desirable
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders and teams

Job Reference: J96235

For more information, please contact Philippa Stoate or Louise Francis on 07441916438 or email midlandslegal@venngroup.com

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Due to the high 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 & Procurement Lawyer – Full Time – September Start – Remote Working – Up to £60 per hour umbrella