Locum Procurement & Contracts Lawyer – 30 Hours per Week – Outside IR35 – Local AuthorityVenn Group’s specialist legal team are currently supporting a Local Authority who are seeking an experienced Procurement & Contracts Lawyer to assist with the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023 and support major commercial projects.Role Overview:Position: Locum Procurement & Contracts LawyerLocation: Hybrid working – Office attendance negotiableHours: 30 hours per week (flexible pattern considered)Rate: Competitive hourly rate – can be Outside IR35Duration: Initial 3 months, with a strong possibility of extensionKey Responsibilities:Provide legal leadership on the roll-out and practical implementation of the Procurement Act 2023Advise on and draft commercial contracts relating to major ongoing and upcoming projectsWork closely with procurement, legal and project teams to ensure compliance and mitigate legal riskSupport internal stakeholders with training and strategic legal advice around procurement reformEnsure good governance and commercial value in all contractual arrangementsRequirements:Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (or equivalent)In-depth knowledge of public procurement law and commercial contractsExperience advising on complex or high-value public sector projectsFamiliarity with the evolving public procurement landscape and legislative reformLocal government experience is advantageous but not essentialThis is an excellent opportunity to play a central role in a transformative period for procurement within local government.For further details or to express interest, please contact Felicity Woodbridge or Ebby Vallance at Venn Group on 07441 916438 or via email at localgovlegal@venngroup.com
