Part-Time Contracts and Procurement Lawyer – £60 per hour – South East Council – Hybrid Working
Job Title: Contracts and Procurement Lawyer
Council: South East England Local Authority
Working Pattern: Part-time (2-3 days per week) – 1 day office attendance required per week
Rate: £60 per hour (umbrella)
Duration: 3 months+ (potential for extension)
Venn Group’s public sector legal team is working with a South East Local Authority, seeking a Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to provide specialist legal support on commercial and procurement matters. This role offers a flexible part-time working arrangement, ideal for candidates seeking a reduced workload while still handling complex legal work within a public sector setting.
Job Overview:
The successful candidate will provide expert legal support on contract and procurement matters, including advising on large-scale commercial agreements, drafting and reviewing contracts, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and governance frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of commercial, contracts, and procurement matters, advising on all legal aspects of the council’s procurement activities
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for goods, services, and works, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and council policies
- Provide legal advice on procurement law, subsidy control, and contract management, supporting council teams at all stages of the procurement process
- Support large-scale procurement projects, ensuring they align with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023
- Ensure that governance processes are in place to enable risk-minimised decision-making on procurement and contract management
- Advise on contract standing orders, financial regulations, and governance requirements
- Provide legal support in the event of contract disputes or procurement challenges
- Attend council meetings as a legal adviser, offering both procedural and legal guidance to officers
Requirements:
- Qualified solicitor, barrister, or FILEx Legal Executive with experience in contracts and procurement law
- Previous experience in public sector or private practice, managing a procurement and commercial contracts caseload
- Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations, subsidy control, and contract law
- Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
- Ability to work independently in a part-time role, balancing priorities effectively
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience advising senior officers and councillors
This role is ideal for a procurement and contracts lawyer seeking a part-time opportunity within a South East Local Authority while still handling high-value commercial projects.
How to Apply:
For further details, please contact Aidan Sallis at Venn Group:
Aidan Sallis – 07441 916 456
asallis@venngroup.com / southeastlegal@venngroup.com
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide, and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.
Part-Time Contracts and Procurement Lawyer – £60 per hour – South East Council – Hybrid Working
