Locum Commercial Contracts & Procurement Lawyer

The Role:

Position: Locum Commercial Contracts & Procurement Lawyer

Working Arrangement: Full Time, Remote working

Rate: Up to £60 per hour umbrella

Duration: Initial 3+ months with the possibility for extension

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied caseload of commercial contracts and procurement matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including social care and service contracts
• Advise on JCT contracts and support on NEC matters
• Prepare and negotiate funding agreements and grant funding documentation
• Provide clear and pragmatic legal advice to senior stakeholders, officers, and internal teams
• Support Procurement exercises and ensure compliance with relevant procurement legislation and local authority governance

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive
• Demonstrable experience in commercial contracts and procurement law within a Local Authority setting
• Strong knowledge of public procurement and commercial contracts
• Ability to provide practical, solution-focussed legal advice to a range of stakeholders