Locum Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer

Locum Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer – Local Authority – £60 per hour umbrella – Remote Working– Initial 6 months

Venn Group’s specialist legal team is currently working with a well-established Local Authority to recruit a Locum Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Lawyer to take on a varied caseload within a supportive legal team.

The Role

• Position: Locum Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer
• Rate: £60 per hour umbrella
• Duration: Initial 6 months with the likelihood of extension
• Location: Remote working, occasional office presence preferred but not essential
• Hours: Full Time preferred however part-time applicants will be considered

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements relevant to Local Authority operations
• Provide clear, accurate and timely advice on procurement law, including tender documentation and contract award procedures
• Deliver practical, solution-focused advice to a range of internal stakeholders
• Support on construction contract drafting and related issues (a minority of the caseload)

About You

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with a current practising certificate
• Substantial experience in drafting and advising on commercial contracts, ideally within the public sector
• Strong knowledge of procurement law and the Public Contracts Regulations
• Confident in providing pragmatic advice in a fast-paced environment
• Exposure to construction contract drafting/advice is desirable but not essential

To discuss the role in more detail, please contact Louise Francis or Phoebe Maries on or via email at

Job Reference: J90915

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

Due to the large volume of applications, it is not always possible to provide feedback to every applicant. If you have not been contacted within 48 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Locum Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer – Local Authority – £60 per hour umbrella – Remote Working (occasional office presence preferred) – Initial 6 months