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)