Commercial Lawyer

Raynet Recruitment Ltd; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority recruitment agency is seeking an experienced part-time Commercial Lawyer to join their team on a locum basis in Greater Lincolnshire. The role requires a minimum of 3 years PQE with expertise in contracts and procurement, working remotely with occasional office attendance. Candidates will handle a diverse range of commercial work including services and IT contracts and collaborative procurements. This position offers competitive rates and a chance to work in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Approachable and flexible management

Good relationship with client departments

Involvement in a broad range of work

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years PQE as a Commercial Lawyer, experience in local authority work.
• Familiarity with services contracts, IT contracts, framework agreements.
• Ability to handle diverse commercial work challenges.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts and procurement for a Local Authority and partner Councils.
• Develop and negotiate framework agreements and collaborative procurements.
• Engage in the creation and management of grant agreements.

Skills

Contracts and procurement expertise

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Lawyer with a minimum of 3 years PQE

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Lawyer to join a Local Authority in Lincolnshire on a locum basis for three months with the strong possibility of an extension for the right candidate.

This is a part‑time role (22.5‑25 hours) that is offered on a remote basis, with office attendance only occasionally required.

The successful locum will be an experienced lawyer with a minimum of 3 years PQE in contracts and procurement work for a local authority.

The person will become an integral part of a small team handling a diverse range of commercial work for the Local Authority, its partner District Councils and the recently created Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority.

Work will be very varied but includes services contracts, IT contracts, framework agreements, collaborative procurements, grant agreements and subsidy control.

A quick appointment is required, so all candidates with the necessary experience should apply without delay.

Benefits include approachable and flexible management, a good relationship with client departments and the chance to be involved in a broad range of work. This is a highly rewarding role offered at competitive market rate to be discussed and agreed upon application.