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Locum Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer - OUTSIDE IR35
- Location England
- Job type Locum
- Salary £55 - 65 per hour
- Discipline Local Government & Public Sector Legal
- Reference J91942
Locum Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer – Part Time – Up to £60 per hour Outside IR35 – Remote Working – Initial 6 months
Venn Group’s specialist Legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join a Local Authority on an initial 6-month assignment. This role offers fully remote working arrangements and provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced Commercial and Procurement Lawyer to support a busy legal team.
The Role:
Position: Locum Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer
Duration: Initial 6 months with the possibility for extension
Rate: Up to £60 per hour Outside IR35
Working Pattern: Part Time, 3-4 days per week
Key Responsibilities:
• Handling a broad range of commercial and procurement matters
• Providing legal advice on the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts and framework agreements
• Advising on governance, contract procedure rules, and tendering processes
• Supporting the wider legal and procurement teams with ad hoc matters as required
Ideal Candidate:
• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with recent local government or public sector experience
• Strong knowledge of commercial and procurement law, including upcoming legislative changes
• Excellent drafting, advisory, and communication skills
For further information, or to apply for this role, please contact Felicity Woodbridge or Ebby Vallance on 07441 916438 or email localgovlegal@venngroup.com
Job Reference: J91942
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.
Due to the large 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 Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer – Part Time – Up to £60 per hour Outside IR35 – Remote Working – Initial 6 months