Locum Junior Commercial Contracts Lawyer

Panoramic Associates; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector consultancy is seeking an experienced Junior Commercial Contracts Lawyer for an interim role covering maternity leave. This position entails drafting complex commercial contracts and provides procurement support. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in commercial contracts, especially within the local government sector. Remote work is available with occasional in-person meetings. This role is full-time for at least 3 months, with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Strong experience handling commercial contracts, especially in local government.
• Solid understanding of procurement processes.
• Excellent reporting skills and confidence in communication.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review complex, non-template commercial contracts.
• Prepare and advise on grant agreements and demand letters.
• Support procurement and contract management reporting.
• Act as key contact for clients during project delivery.

Skills

Commercial contracts handling experience

Procurement processes understanding

Confident communication skills

Ability to work on complex agreements

Job description

Overview

Junior Commercial Contracts Lawyer - Interim (Maternity Cover)

Panoramic Associates are supporting a public sector client who are seeking an experienced Junior Commercial Contracts Lawyer to join their team on an interim basis. This is a maternity cover post, initially for a minimum of 3 months with the potential to extend up to 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing a high volume of complex, non-template commercial contracts
• Preparing and advising on grant agreements, deeds of variation, and demand letters for breaches
• Providing procurement support and contract management reporting
• Supporting large-scale projects from inception to completion
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication and trust throughout project delivery

Essential skills

• Strong experience handling commercial contracts (local government sector experience highly desirable)
• Solid understanding of procurement processes and requirements
• Confident communicator with excellent reporting skills
• Commercially astute, able to work on non-standard and complex agreements

Desirable skills

• Experience supporting large-scale capital projects
• Knowledge of local government governance and procedures

Key details

• Rate: Up to 45 per hour
• Location: Remote, with occasional in-person meetings if preferred (not mandatory)
• Hours: Full-time
• Contract length: 3 months minimum, with scope to extend to 12 months
• Start date: Mid-October

We\'re looking for someone with a positive, outcome-driven attitude who can manage sensitive client relationships with professionalism. Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach are essential.

If this sounds suitable for you, or someone you know, please send an updated CV and contact number to Sean Cloherty at Panoramic Associates so we can discuss further.