Locum Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer - OUTSIDE IR35

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

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a part-time locum Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer for an initial 6-month assignment, offering up to £60 per hour. This role involves managing various commercial matters and providing legal guidance, fully remote and flexible work for a qualified solicitor. Ideal candidates should have strong knowledge in procurement law and excellent drafting and advisory skills.

Qualifications

• Recent local government or public sector experience.
• Strong knowledge of commercial and procurement law.
• Excellent drafting, advisory, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of commercial and procurement matters.
• Provide legal advice on the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and framework agreements.
• Advise on governance, contract procedure rules, and tendering processes.
• Support the wider legal and procurement teams with ad hoc matters.

Skills

Drafting skills

Advisory skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of procurement law

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Locum Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer – Part Time – Up to £60 per hour Outside IR35 – Remote Working – Initial 6 months

Venn Group’s specialist Legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join a Local Authority on an initial 6-month assignment. This role offers fully remote working arrangements and provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced Commercial and Procurement Lawyer to support a busy legal team.

The Role

Position: Locum Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

Duration: Initial 6 months with the possibility for extension

Rate: Up to £60 per hour Outside IR35

Working Pattern: Part Time, 3-4 days per week

Key Responsibilities

• Handling a broad range of commercial and procurement matters
• Providing legal advice on the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts and framework agreements
• Advising on governance, contract procedure rules, and tendering processes
• Supporting the wider legal and procurement teams with ad hoc matters as required

Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with recent local government or public sector experience
• Strong knowledge of commercial and procurement law, including upcoming legislative changes
• Excellent drafting, advisory, and communication skills

For further information, or to apply for this role, please contact Felicity Woodbridge or Ebby Vallance on 07441 916438 or email [e-mail]

Job Reference: J91942

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