Locum Commercial Contracts & Procurement Lawyer - Part-Time

Locum Commercial Contracts & Procurement Lawyer – Part-Time (20 Hours) – Remote – Initial 3+ months – Up to £60 per hour (Umbrella)

Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Commercial Contracts & Procurement Lawyer to join a friendly Local Authority on a part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Commercial Contracts Lawyer to take on a new interim challenge.

Position: Locum Commercial Contracts & Procurement Lawyer

Duration: Initial 3+ months with the possibility for extension

Rate: Up to £60 per hour umbrella

Working Pattern
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Part-Time – 20 hours per week, remote working

• Providing commercial advice to support various Council departments and external clients on complex commercial and procurement matters
• Managing a varied commercial and procurement caseload independently
• Advising on matters relating to the supply of goods, services and works
• Supporting on contracts across construction, IT, engineering, social services, education and public health
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements
• Ensuring compliance with relevant procurement legislation and regulatory requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive (or equivalent) with proven experience in Commercial Contracts and Procurement Law
• Experience working within Local Government or the public sector is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of public procurement legislation and commercial frameworks
• Ability to manage a complex caseload independently and provide pragmatic, solution-focused advice

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive Local Authority team on a flexible, remote basis, contributing to a wide range of high-value and impactful projects.

For further information, or to apply for this position, please contact Phoebe Maries or Ebby Vallance on , or via email at

Job Reference:
J93907

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

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