Locum Commercial Contracts Lawyer

Locum Commercial Contracts/Construction Lawyer – Full Time or Part Time – Up to £60 per hour umbrella – Remote Working – Initial 3+ months

Venn Group’s specialist Legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Commercial Contracts/Construction Lawyer to join a Local Authority on an initial 3-month assignment. The position offers remote working and provides an excellent opportunity to support a busy legal team on a varied range of commercial and construction matters.

The Role:
Position: Locum Commercial Contracts/Construction Lawyer
Duration: Initial 3 months with the possibility for extension
Rate: Up to £60 per hour umbrella
Working Pattern: Full Time or Part Time

Duties will include:
• Drafting and advising on JCT and NEC construction contracts
• Drafting and advising on grant funding agreements and contracts for services
• Advising on framework call-offs, including Crown Commercial Service and SCAPE frameworks
• Providing advice on Contract Procedure Rules (CPRs) and governance, including reviewing officer reports
• Offering ad hoc advice on issues such as debt recovery, procurement challenges, and contractual disputes

Ideal Candidate:
• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with recent local government or public sector experience
• Strong knowledge of commercial, procurement, and construction law
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts and framework agreements
• Excellent communication and advisory skills, with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving

For further information, or to apply for this role, please contact Phoebe Maries or Ebby Vallance on 07441 916438 or email localgovlegal@venngroup.com

Job Reference: J91115

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/Construction Lawyer – Full Time or Part Time – Up to £60 per hour umbrella – Remote Working – Initial 3+ months