Part-Time Contracts and Procurement Lawyer – £60 per hour – South East Council – Hybrid Working

Job Title: Contracts and Procurement LawyerCouncil: South East England Local AuthorityWorking Pattern: Part-time (2-3 days per week) – 1 day office attendance required per weekRate: £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 – /

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