Locum Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

Venn Group; England; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is looking for a Locum Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to provide advice and draft agreements for Local Authority operations. This remote working role requires a qualified legal professional with substantial experience in commercial contracts and procurement law, offering £60 per hour for an initial 6-month duration.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in drafting and advising on commercial contracts, ideally within the public sector.
• Strong knowledge of procurement law and the Public Contracts Regulations.
• Exposure to construction contract drafting/advice is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements relevant to Local Authority operations.
• Provide clear, accurate and timely advice on procurement law, including tender documentation and contract award procedures.
• Deliver practical, solution-focused advice to a range of internal stakeholders.

Skills

Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements

Procurement law knowledge

Pragmatic advice provision

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive

Job description

Locum Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer – Local Authority – £60 per hour umbrella – Remote Working – Initial 6 months

The Role

• Position: Locum Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer
• Rate: £60 per hour umbrella
• Duration: Initial 6 months with the likelihood of extension
• Location: Remote working, occasional office presence preferred but not essential
• Hours: Full Time preferred however part-time applicants will be considered

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements relevant to Local Authority operations
• Provide clear, accurate and timely advice on procurement law, including tender documentation and contract award procedures
• Deliver practical, solution-focused advice to a range of internal stakeholders
• Support on construction contract drafting and related issues (a minority of the caseload)

About You

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with a current practising certificate
• Substantial experience in drafting and advising on commercial contracts, ideally within the public sector
• Strong knowledge of procurement law and the Public Contracts Regulations
• Confident in providing pragmatic advice in a fast-paced environment
• Exposure to construction contract drafting/advice is desirable but not essential

To discuss the role in more detail, please contact Louise Francis or Phoebe Maries on 07441 916438 or via email at [e-mail]

Job Reference: J90915

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