Locum Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

Venn Group - Birmingham; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Locum Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to support a Local Authority. The role offers remote working with occasional office presence, a rate of £60 per hour, and an initial 6-month duration. The ideal candidate will be a qualified legal professional with substantial experience in commercial contracts and procurement law.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a current practising certificate.
• Substantial experience in drafting and advising on commercial contracts.
• Strong knowledge of procurement law and the Public Contracts Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements relevant to Local Authority operations.
• Provide accurate advice on procurement law and contract procedures.
• Support on construction contract drafting.

Skills

Experience in drafting commercial contracts

Strong knowledge of procurement law

Ability to provide pragmatic advice

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive

Job description

Overview

Venn Group’s specialist legal team is currently working with a well-established Local Authority to recruit a Locum Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Lawyer to take on a varied caseload within a supportive legal team.

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

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.

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Locum Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer – Local Authority – £60 per hour umbrella – Remote Working (occasional office presence preferred) – Initial 6 months