Locum Procurement & Contracts Lawyer

Venn Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Venn Group's Public Sector Legal team is seeking a Locum Procurement & Contracts Lawyer to join a Southeast-based Local Authority on an interim basis. The role covers procurement, contracts and related commercial matters within a busy public sector team.

The successful candidate will handle drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements, advise senior officers and stakeholders, and manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision during a 3+ month initial assignment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with relevant commercial legal experience.
• Strong experience in procurement and contract law.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Previous Local Government or wider Public Sector experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to advise confidently on complex and higher-risk non-contentious matters.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with senior officers and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
• Experience of public procurement processes would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice on procurement, contracts and commercial matters.
• Managing a varied caseload of non-contentious procurement and contractual work.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts, agreements and associated documentation.
• Advising senior officers and internal stakeholders on complex and higher-risk commercial matters.
• Supporting procurement exercises and advising on legal and procedural requirements.
• Handling associated company law matters and ancillary non-contentious transactions.
• Attending meetings and committees to provide legal advice where required.
• Keeping up to date with developments in procurement and commercial law.
• Supporting the development and delivery of the wider legal service.
• Assisting with quality assurance and accreditation requirements where appropriate.
• Managing competing priorities and progressing matters efficiently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Procurement law

Contract law

Contract drafting

Public sector experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Non-contentious matters

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive

Job description

Locum Procurement & Contracts Lawyer

Location: South-East England

Job type: Locum

Salary: £60 per hour Umbrella

Discipline: Local Government & Public Sector Legal Recruitment Specialist

Reference: J98275

Locum Procurement & Contracts Lawyer – Full Time – Initial 3 Months+ – Southeast based Local Authority

Venn Group's specialist Public Sector Legal team are currently recruiting for an experienced Locum Procurement & Contracts Lawyer to join a Local Authority on an interim basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercial lawyer to undertake a varied non-contentious caseload, advising on procurement, contracts and associated corporate matters within an established public sector legal team.

Role Details:

Position: Locum Procurement & Contracts Lawyer
Working Arrangement: Full Time, 37 hours per week, with office attendance required 3 days per week
Duration: Initial 3 months+, with potential for extension
Rate: £60.00 Umbrella per hour

Duties may include:

• Providing legal advice and assistance on procurement, contracts and commercial matters
• Managing a varied caseload of non-contentious procurement and contractual work
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts, agreements and associated documentation
• Advising senior officers and internal stakeholders on complex and higher-risk commercial matters
• Supporting procurement exercises and advising on legal and procedural requirements
• Handling associated company law matters and ancillary non-contentious transactions
• Attending meetings and committees to provide legal advice where required
• Keeping up to date with relevant developments in procurement and commercial law
• Supporting the development and delivery of the wider legal service
• Assisting with quality assurance and accreditation requirements where appropriate
• Managing competing priorities and progressing matters efficiently with minimal supervision

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with relevant commercial legal experience
• Strong experience in procurement and contract law
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements
• Previous Local Government or wider Public Sector experience is highly desirable
• Ability to advise confidently on complex and higher-risk non-contentious matters
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with senior officers and stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a varied caseload independently
• Experience of public procurement processes would be highly advantageous

Job Reference: J98275

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

Due to the high volume of applications, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team has not contacted you within 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.

Locum Procurement & Contracts Lawyer – Full Time – Initial 3 Months+ – Southeast based Local Authority