Contracts and Procurement Lawyer (London)

Locum Contracts and Procurement Lawyer – South East Local Authority – Remote Working – Full TimeVenn Group is working with a council in the South East of England in their search for a Contracts and Procurement Lawyer on a locum basis for an initial 3-month role, with strong potential for extension.Details:Job Title: Contracts and Procurement LawyerHourly Rate: £55 Umbrella (negotiable)Length of Contract: 3 months initially with a high possibility for extensionWorking Pattern: Full-timeLocation: South East of EnglandRemote Work: Mostly remote, with occasional office attendance required for team meetingsDuties/Responsibilities:Reporting to the Principal Lawyer, the successful candidate will provide specialist legal support across a range of contract and procurement matters.Key responsibilities include:• Drafting complex contracts and agreements• Advising on subsidy control matters• Interpreting and applying new public procurement regulations• Providing legal support on devolution-related projects• Advising on matters relating to local authority trading companiesPreferred Experience:• Extensive experience in local government contracts and procurement law• Knowledge of devolution frameworks and related legislation• Strong understanding of subsidy control and public procurement reforms• Ability to provide high-quality, solution-focused legal advice in a fast-paced environmentThe successful candidate must hold a current practising certificate.If you are interested in this Contracts and Procurement Lawyer role in the South East, please contact the London office on 07441 916 456 or email your CV to southeastlegal@venngroup.com and a member of our 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 Contracts and Procurement Lawyer – South East Local Authority – Remote Working – Full Time #J-18808-Ljbffr