Locum Contracts and Procurement Lawyer - Full Time - Initial 3 Months+ - Remote Working - up to £60 per hour Umbrella
Venn Group's specialist Public Sector Legal team are currently recruiting for an experienced Locum Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join an East Midlands-based Council on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Local Government Lawyer to support a busy legal team, advising on a broad range of commercial contracts and public procurement matters.
Role Details:
Position: Locum Contracts and Procurement Lawyer
Working Arrangement: Full Time preferred (37 hours), minimum 30 hours per week. Remote working, with occasional office attendance desirable but not essential
Duration: Initial 3 months with potential extension thereafter
Rate: up to £60 per hour Umbrella
Start: ASAP - Candidates must be available to start within one week's notice
Duties may include:
- Providing comprehensive legal advice on a broad range of commercial contracts and procurement matters
- Advising on public procurement processes, including procurements under the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23)
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, agreements and procurement documentation
- Providing clear and practical legal advice to officers and internal stakeholders
- Ensuring compliance with relevant procurement legislation and Local Government procedures
Candidate Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive
- Significant Local Government contracts and procurement experience
- Demonstrable experience advising on procurements under the Procurement Act 2023
- Ability to manage a varied caseload independently and provide practical legal advice
For more information, please contact Ebby Vallance or Louise Francis on #removed#, or email #removed#.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.
Due to the high 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.
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