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.