Local Authority Lawyer

Neway International Ltd; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A public legal service provider is seeking an experienced Commercial Lawyer to join the Legal Services team at the Lincolnshire County Council. This part-time remote position, requiring occasional office attendance, involves providing legal advice on various contracts and ensuring compliance with local authority obligations. The ideal candidate must have at least 3 years of PQE in contracts and procurement for local authorities and possess strong skills in drafting and negotiation. This is a temporary contract with the possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of commercial law and public sector procurement.
• Proven ability to manage a varied caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on services contracts, IT contracts, and framework agreements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contractual documents.
• Ensure compliance and effective delivery of commercial projects.

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

Education

Minimum of 3 years PQE in contracts and procurement work

Job description

Neway Recruitment are looking for a Lawyer (G10) to join our client based with Lincolnshire County Council.

Start Date: 02 January 2026
Duration: 12 Weeks
Hours per Week: 25
PAYE: £20.85 per hour
Limited/Umbrella: £27.18 per hour
Location: Remote (occasional office attendance required)

Role Purpose

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.

Qualifications & Experience

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.

Working Conditions

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.