Locum Property Lawyer

Locum Contracts & Procurement Lawyer Local Authority – South East Initial 3–6 Month Contract | Fully Remote Working Vivid Resourcing are currently working with a local authority in the South East who are seeking an experienced Locum Commercial Contracts & Procurement Lawyer to join their legal services team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to support a busy legal team, advising on a varied caseload of commercial contracts and procurement matters while benefiting from a fully remote working arrangement. Responsibilities: * Managing a broad caseload of commercial contracts and public procurement matters * Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements * Advising on procurement processes, tender documentation and contract award procedures * Providing legal advice on compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and wider public procurement legislation * Supporting internal stakeholders on contractual, procurement and governance issues * Managing matters from instruction through to completion with minimal supervision Requirements: * Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive in England & Wales * Proven experience handling commercial contracts and procurement matters, ideally within a local authority or wider public sector environment * Strong understanding of the Procurement Act 2023 and public procurement legislation * Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills * Ability to work independently in a fully remote role Contract Details: * Competitive hourly rate (dependent on experience) * Fully remote working * Initial 3–6 month contract with strong potential for extension * Flexible start date If you are a Contracts & Procurement Lawyer looking for your next fully remote locum opportunity, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion