Local Authority Lawyer

neway international; Greater Lincolnshire; Remote; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in Greater Lincolnshire is seeking an experienced Commercial Lawyer to provide legal support on various contracts and procurement matters. This part-time role involves working independently within a small team to manage a diverse caseload. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years PQE in local authority procurement. The position offers remote work flexibility with occasional office attendance required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years PQE in contracts and procurement work for a local authority.
• Strong knowledge of commercial law and public sector procurement.
• Proven ability to manage a varied caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on services contracts and procurement.
• Work closely with client departments to ensure compliance and effective delivery.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contractual documents.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the Legal Services team.
• Ensure adherence to relevant legislation and governance requirements.

Skills

Excellent drafting and negotiation skills

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to work effectively in a remote environment

Collaborative approach to working with colleagues and stakeholders

Job description

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking an experienced Commercial Lawyer to join their Legal Services team on a temporary basis. This role is essential in supporting the council's statutory and commercial obligations, working across a diverse range of contracts and procurement matters.

You will become an integral part of a small team delivering legal services to the Local Authority, partner District Councils, and the newly created Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on services contracts, IT contracts, framework agreements, collaborative procurements, grant agreements, and subsidy control.
• Work closely with client departments to ensure compliance and effective delivery of commercial projects.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contractual documents.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the Legal Services team, supporting colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to relevant legislation and local authority governance requirements.

Essential

• Minimum of 3 years PQE in contracts and procurement work for a local authority.
• Strong knowledge of commercial law and public sector procurement.
• Proven ability to manage a varied caseload independently.

Desirable

• Experience working with combined authorities or district councils.
• Familiarity with subsidy control and grant agreements.

Skills

• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment.
• Collaborative approach to working with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Remote role with occasional office attendance required.
• Part‑time hours (22.5-25 per week).
• Initially a 3‑month contract with strong potential for extension.