Contracts & Procurement Lawyer (Locum)

Location: Predominantly Remote / Home-Based (Hybrid)Contract: LocumRate: Competitive, DOEWorking Pattern: Flexible Hybrid WorkingPayment: Open to Umbrella

The Opportunity

An experienced Contracts & Procurement Lawyer is required to join a busy local authority legal team on a locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled legal professional to take responsibility for a varied caseload, providing specialist advice on procurement, commercial contracts and wider local government matters.

The role is primarily home-based, with occasional office attendance required for client meetings, team collaboration and other business-critical requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal advice on a broad range of contracts and procurement matters.
• Prepare, negotiate and advise on complex commercial agreements and procurement documentation.
• Manage a varied caseload independently, ensuring matters are progressed efficiently and effectively.
• Advise senior officers, stakeholders and service areas on legal risks, governance and regulatory compliance.
• Support projects and service delivery initiatives by providing practical and commercially focused legal solutions.
• Attend meetings with officers and stakeholders, providing ...