Locum Commercial & Procurement Lawyer (Subsidy Control)

The Role

Position: Locum Commercial & Procurement Lawyer

Working Arrangement: Full Time, Remote Working

Rate: Up to £65 per hour umbrella

Duration: Initial 3+ months with the possibility for extension

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of commercial contracts, procurement and subsidy control matters
• Provide specialist legal advice on subsidy control, including assessing proposed subsidies and schemes and advising on compliance with the Subsidy Control Act 2022
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, contracts and associated documentation
• Advise on public procurement matters and support procurement exercises in accordance with the relevant legislation and local authority governance requirements
• Provide advice on grant funding, funding agreements and other financial assistance arrangements

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive
• Demonstrable experience in commercial contracts and procurement law, ideally gained within a Local Authority or wider Public Sector environment
• Strong knowledge of public procurement legislation and commercial contracting
• Experience of advising on subsidy control matters is highly desirable, with the ability to provide practical advice on compliance with the Subsidy Control Act 2022