Locum Contracts and Procurement Solicitor

Venn Group; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider is seeking a Locum Contracts and Procurement Solicitor for a 6-month interim role based in the SouthWest. The ideal candidate will have general contract and procurement experience within a Local Authority background and be qualified as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive. Responsibilities include providing legal advice, drafting documentation related to local government law, and supporting the Procurement team. This position offers flexible working options and a competitive rate of £55-60 per hour.

Qualifications

• General contract and procurement experience within a Local Authority background.
• Ability to provide advice and draft legal documentation.
• Experience with IT, Children’s Services, Adults Services, Infrastructure, and Property.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on procurement and contract law matters.
• Draft procurement documentation, contracts, and statutory orders.
• Support the Procurement team with legal knowledge and research.

Skills

Contract and procurement experience

Legal research

Knowledge of local government law

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive

Job description

Locum Contracts and Procurement Solicitor

A position has arisen for a Locum Contracts and Procurement Solicitor to join a Local Authority based in the SouthWest Weston on an interim basis. For role you will need general contract and procurement experience within a Local Authority background.

The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive.

Setup: Remote working

Duration: 6 months initial contract (subject to extension thereafter)

Hours: Full-time or Part-time availability

Rate: Offering £55-60 per hour

IR35: Outside

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Providing advice and drafting appropriate legal documentation relative to procurement, contract and non-contentious local government law matters in areas relating to IT, Children’s Services, Adults Services, Infrastructure, and Property.
• The work will include advising on Contractual and Procurement law matters and other non-contentious Local Government law matters; drafting procurement documentation, contracts, statutory orders and other documentation; and carrying out any other legal work necessary for the performance of the legal Services functions.
• Supporting the Procurement team; keeping legal knowledge up to date, carrying out legal research and maintaining a thorough knowledge of existing and new legislation in relation to the practice area.

To apply for this role or to find out about other legal jobs, please contact Josh Cowan or Michael Attwood on 0117 930 8760 or email your CV to [e-mail] and we will call you back.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.