Locum Commercial Lawyer (Contracts, Procurement & Public Sector)
Location: Remote with onsite attendance for laptop collection/return
Hours: Ideally 37 hours (minimum 30 hours per week)
Duration: Initial 3-month contract (potential extension)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Lawyer (Locum) to join a busy local government legal team on an interim basis. This assignment requires a confident, solutions-focused legal professional with a strong background in commercial contracts, procurement law, and hands-on experience within UK local authorities.
You will play a key role in advising on contractual matters, supporting high-value procurements, and ensuring compliance with the Public Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) across a range of projects and services.
Key Responsibilities
As the appointed Locum Commercial Lawyer, you will:
*Provide specialist advice on commercial contracts, contractual risk, KPIs, service agreements and variations.
*Support and advise on procurements conducted under PA23, including drafting and reviewing tender documentation and evaluation frameworks.
*Deliver clear, pragmatic legal guidance to officers and stakeholders across multiple directorates.
*Manage a varied caseload independently, working efficiently in a fast-paced local authority environment.
*Contribute to sound governance, documentation and compliance across all procurement activity.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you will need:
*Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive.
*Significant local government experience, particularly within commercial contracts and procurement.
*Demonstrable experience advising on PA23-compliant procurements.
*Ability to work autonomously and at pace, providing high-quality, practical advice.
*Willingness to confirm your preferred level of weekly office attendance (regular attendance is not essential; this will simply be considered when shortlisting).
Working Arrangements
*The role can be performed predominantly remotely.
*You must be able to collect a laptop in person at the start of the assignment and return it at the end.
*All travel costs associated with laptop collection/return are the candidate’s responsibility.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven commercial/procurement lawyer to support a respected local authority, influence key projects, and use their expertise to add real value during a critical period of delivery.
Apply today or contact Sophie Clarke at Reed (Norwich) to find out more.