Locum Contracts and Procurement Solicitor

Venn Group; Wales; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in South Wales is seeking a Locum Contracts and Procurement Solicitor for a fully remote position. The role includes advising on legal matters related to procurement and contracts, drafting necessary documentation, and supporting the Procurement team. Candidates must be qualified solicitors or equivalents with relevant experience. Initial contract of 3 months with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in contract and procurement law within a local authority context.
• Proficient in drafting legal documents and providing advisory services.
• Ability to keep updated with legal knowledge and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on procurement and contract matters.
• Draft procurement documentation, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Support the Procurement team and maintain legal knowledge.

Skills

Contract law expertise

Procurement law knowledge

Legal research skills

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 South of Wales on an interim basis. For this 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: Fully remote working

Duration: 3 months initial contract (subject to extension thereafter)

Hours: Full-time

Rate: Up to £65ph via umbrella

IR35: Inside

Duties & Responsibilities

• Providing advice and drafting appropriate legal documentation relative to procurement, contract and non-contentious local government law matters such as highways, companies, trusts, waste and construction contracts
• 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 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.