Contracts & Procurement Lawyer (Locum)

Location: Predominantly Remote / Home-Based (Hybrid)

Contract: Locum

Rate: Competitive, DOE

Working Pattern: Flexible Hybrid Working

Payment: 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 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.

About You

To be considered, you will be

A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with significant post-qualification experience.

An experienced Contracts and Procurement Lawyer, ideally with local authority or public sector experience.

Knowledgeable in procurement legislation, commercial contracts and governance frameworks.

Able to manage complex legal matters with minimal supervision.

A 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.

What's on Offer?

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.

If you are an experienced Contracts & Procurement Lawyer looking for your next locum assignment, we'd be keen to hear from you. Apply today and/or contact Sophie Clarke at Reed (Norwich)