Senior Lawyer

Contracts & Procurement Lawyer

• Location: Predominantly Remote / Home-Based (Hybrid)
• Contract: Locum
• Rate: Competitive, DOE

We are seeking an experienced Contracts & Procurement Lawyer to join a busy local authority legal team on a locum basis. This role offers the opportunity to handle a varied caseload, providing specialist advice on procurement, commercial contracts, and wider local government matters. The position is primarily home-based, with occasional office attendance required for critical business activities.

Day-to-day of the role:

• 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 clear and authoritative legal guidance.
• Instruct and liaise with Counsel and external legal providers where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records, case management data, and time recording.
• Contribute to the wider success of the legal team through knowledge sharing and collaboration.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with significant post-qualification experience.
• Experienced in Contracts and Procurement Law, ideally within local authority or public sector.
• Knowledgeable in procurement legislation, commercial contracts, and governance frameworks.
• Able to manage complex legal matters with minimal supervision.
• Confident communicator, capable of building effective relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Commercially minded, pragmatic, and solutions-focused.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines.

Benefits:

• Predominantly remote working arrangement.
• Interesting and varied public sector workload.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders on high-profile projects.
• Flexible working environment.
• Umbrella contractors welcomed.

To apply for this Contracts & Procurement Lawyer position, apply today and/or contact Supriya Dinkar at Reed London.