Locum Commercial Contracts & Procurement Lawyer (Part-Time)

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

Job summary

A Local Authority in the East Midlands seeks a Part-Time Locum Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer for a remote role. The lawyer will provide legal support on procurement contracts, manage a varied caseload, and offer guidance on contract law. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and the possibility of contract extensions.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with expertise in commercial contracts.
• Experience in public health contracts and grant agreements desirable.
• Ability to guide and supervise junior legal staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on contracts for goods and services.
• Manage commercial contract matters including frameworks and concessions.
• Assist with training junior legal staff.

Skills

Contract Law

Procurement Law

Legal Drafting

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Job description

Locum Commercial Contracts & Procurement Lawyer (Part-Time)
East Midlands Council | Remote | £50–£60 per hour | 18.5 hours per week

We are currently working with aLocal Authorityin theEast Midlands, who are seeking aPart-Time Locum Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyerto join their legal team on a remote basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support to procurement and client departments on contracts for goods, services, and major projects
• Manage a varied caseload of commercial contract matters, including public health contracts and grant agreements
• Draft and advise on framework agreements, call-off contracts, concessions, and bespoke commercial contracts
• Offer guidance on subsidy control, general contract law, and procurement-related policies and procedures
• Assist with the training and supervision of junior legal staff as required

Details:

• Part-time:18.5 hours per week
• Location:Fully remote
• Rate:£50–£60 per hour, DOE
• Duration:Initial 3 month contract with likely extensions

To apply, please submit your application online or contactFelicity WoodbridgeorEbby Vallancefor further details. You can reach us by phone on 07441 916438 or by email [e-mail]

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