Senior Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

Locum Senior Contracts and Procurement Lawyer – London - £60-65 per hour – Hybrid Working

Position: Senior Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

Organisation: London-based local authority

Duration: 3 months with possible extensions thereafter

Working Pattern: Full time hours

Working Arrangement: Hybrid working with office attendance once per week

Hourly Rate: £60-65 per hour (Umbrella)

Venn Group’s specialist public sector legal team are recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority based in London, who are in need of a skilled Senior Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to assist the team owing to a large increase in workload and the recent retirement of a staff member

The role of Locum Senior Contracts and Procurement Lawyer is offered for an initial 3 month period with there being potential for extensions thereafter based on business requirements. This position is one that will expose you to a wide range of contracts and procurement work within local government and expand your legal repertoire extensively

The ideal candidate for this role will be a qualified Barrister, Solicitor or Legal Executive (CILEx) with a proven track record of successfully managing a complex Contract and Procurement caseload within Local Government or Public Sector Organisation

Duties shall include:

1. Procurement and Contract Management: Deliver strategic legal guidance on drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts, ensuring compliance with procurement laws and safeguarding the organization’s interests
2. Service Concession Agreements: Advise on structuring and implementing concession agreements, allowing third parties to operate services or facilities, ensuring all legal aspects are effectively managed
3. Grant Management: Handle all legal matters related to grant agreements, from application processes to disbursement, ensuring compliance with funding regulations and offering guidance through the legal intricacies
4. Corporate Governance: Provide comprehensive support on corporate matters, including mergers, acquisitions, compliance, and restructuring, ensuring smooth legal processes within the organisation
5. Pension Scheme Advisory: Offer expert legal advice on pension regulations and compliance, ensuring the proper management and administration of pension schemes in line with statutory requirements
6. Collaborative Inter-Authority Agreements: Facilitate legal agreements between local authorities for shared services and projects, ensuring clarity and compliance across joint initiatives
7. Outsourcing and Insourcing Transactions: Support organisations with the legal aspects of outsourcing services or bringing operations back in-house, focusing on compliance and efficient contract oversight

While the Council are looking for someone with expertise knowledge in all of these areas applicants who do not fit the full criteria are strongly encouraged to apply for this role

Please apply for this role online or contact  Aidan Sallis via phone or email for further information

07441 916 456

asallis@venngroup.com

or reach out to southeastlegal@venngroup.com and a member of the specialist public sector legal team will get back to you

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits

Locum Senior Contracts and Procurement Lawyer – London - £60-65 per hour – Hybrid Working