Locum Commercial Contracts & Procurement Lawyer – Full Time – Remote Working – Up to £60 per hour umbrella – Initial 3+ months
 
Venn Group’s specialist legal team is currently recruiting for an experienced Locum Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join a well-regarded Local Authority on an interim basis. Offering fully remote working, this role provides excellent flexibility and the opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative legal team.
 
The Role:
Position: Locum Commercial Contracts & Procurement Lawyer
Working Arrangement: Full Time, Remote working
Rate: Up to £60 per hour umbrella
Duration: Initial 3+ months with the possibility for extension
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied caseload of commercial contracts and procurement matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including social care and service contracts
• Advise on JCT contracts and support on NEC matters
• Prepare and negotiate funding agreements and grant funding documentation
• Provide clear and pragmatic legal advice to senior stakeholders, officers, and internal teams
• Support Procurement exercises and ensure compliance with relevant procurement legislation and local authority governance

 
Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive
• Demonstrable experience in commercial contracts and procurement law within a Local Authority setting
• Strong knowledge of public procurement and commercial contracts
• Ability to provide practical, solution-focussed legal advice to a range of stakeholders

 
Job Reference: J96587
 
For more information, or to apply for this role, please contact Phoebe Maries or Ebby Vallance on 07441916438 or email localgovlegal@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 Contracts & Procurement Lawyer – Full Time – Remote Working – Up to £60 per hour umbrella – Initial 3+ months