Locum Commercial Contracts & Procurement Lawyer – Full Time – Hybrid Working – Up to £65 per Hour Umbrella
 
Venn Group's specialist legal team is currently recruiting for a Locum Commercial Contracts & Procurement Lawyer to join a Local Authority in the Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity to support a busy, stable and collaborative legal team, undertaking a varied commercial contracts and procurement caseload with remote working.
 
The Role
 
Position: Locum Commercial Contracts Lawyer
Working Arrangement: Full Time, Hybrid working (with weekly office attendance desirable)
Contract Length: 6-month initial contract
Rate: Up to £65 per hour umbrella
Start: Short notice
 
Key Responsibilities
The candidate needs to be experienced, work in a fast-paced environment and provide clear, practical legal advice on a varied, complex and high-profile caseload of commercial and regeneration matters while building positive working relationships across the Council  
Commercial and Procurement Work 

• Provide legal advice on procurement and commercial matters. 

• Advise on compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and related regulations. 

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements. 

• Support procurement processes from start to finish. 

• Advise on procurement strategy, governance and risk. 

• Support contract management and help resolve disputes when needed. 

 Regeneration and Development Projects (Non Property Led)  

• Support property and planning colleagues on regeneration, infrastructure and development projects. 

• Draft and negotiate development, collaboration and funding agreements. 

• Advise on partnerships, joint ventures and other delivery models. 

• Support government-funded regeneration programmes and investment projects, including subsidy control matters. 

 Project Support and Stakeholder Management  

• Work closely with senior officers, project teams and external partners. 

• Provide practical legal advice to help projects progress. 

• Manage a varied caseload of commercial and regeneration work. 

• Attend project boards, governance meetings and other key forums. 

• Support projects delivered within challenging timescales. 

 Governance and Risk  

• Ensure legal compliance and advise on risks. 

• Assist with decision reports and provide advice to senior managers and elected members. 

• Support decision-making processes in line with the Council’s governance framework. 

• Contribute to risk assessments and governance recommendations.  

Professional Practice  

• Carry out all work in line with professional standards and the Council’s governance requirements. 

• Keep up to date with developments in procurement, commercial and regeneration law. 

• Support and mentor junior legal colleagues where appropriate. 

• Promote continuous improvement and good practice within the legal team

 
Job Reference:  J97377
 
For more information, please contact Philippa Stoate or Phoebe Maries on 07441 916 438 or email midlandslegal@venngroup.com.
 
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.
 
Locum Commercial Contracts & Procurement Lawyer – Full Time – Hybrid Working – Up to £65 per Hour Umbrella