Senior Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

Venn Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London Borough Council is seeking a Senior Contracts and Procurement Lawyer on a locum basis for an initial three-month contract. This role includes responsibilities such as drafting and advising on various contracts, and offers remote working options with one-day weekly office attendance. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in local government contracts law and be qualified solicitors or barristers.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in local government contracts law.
• Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations.
• Experience advising public bodies.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, negotiating and advising on various contracts.
• Advising on public procurement and subsidy control.
• Supervising junior lawyers and strategic planning.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract Drafting

Legal Compliance

Public Procurement Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

CILEX Fellow

Job description

Locum Senior Contracts and Procurement Lawyer – London Local Authority – Remote working considered – Once weekly office attendance – £55+ umbrella per hour

Venn Group is working with a proactive and well-regarded London Borough Council in their search for a Contracts Lawyer on a locum basis for an initial 3-month contract.

Details:
Job Title:Senior Contracts and Procurement Lawyer
Hourly Rate: From £55 per hour umbrella (negotiable depending on experience)
Length of Contract: 3 months initially with strong potential for extension
Working Pattern: Full-time
Location: Local Authority in London
Office Attendance: One day per week required – remote working considered

Duties/Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will join the Legal Services Team and be responsible for a varied contracts caseload. Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Drafting, negotiating and advising on a range of contracts including service agreements, collaboration agreements, and procurement contracts
• Advising on public procurement and subsidy control
• Supporting departments across the council on contract-related matters
• Mitigating legal risk and ensuring contractual compliance with relevant legislation
• Working closely with stakeholders to ensure efficient delivery of services
• Supervising junior lawyers and contributing to strategic planning within the team

Preferred experience:

• Extensive experience in local government contracts law
• Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations and commercial contracts
• Comfortable working autonomously with minimal supervision
• Experience advising public bodies or similar organisations
• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX

If you are interested in this SeniorContracts and Procurement Lawyer role with a London Local Authority, please contact the London office on 07441 916 456, or email your CV to [e-mail] and a member of our team will get back to you.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.

Locum Senior Contracts and Procurement Lawyer – London Local Authority – Remote working considered – Once weekly office attendance – £55+ umbrella per hour