3 Month Contract With A Local Authority
Job Purpose
The Contracts and Procurement Lawyer will be responsible for providing expert legal support across all contracting and procurement activities. This role ensures that the organization’s commercial arrangements are legally sound, compliant with applicable laws and regulations, and aligned with business objectives. The lawyer will advise on complex contractual and procurement matters, mitigate risks, and support strategic decision-making, working closely with internal teams across a variety of sectors.
Key Responsibilities
* Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including supplier agreements, service contracts, procurement arrangements, NDAs, and commercial agreements.
* Provide legal advice on procurement processes, tendering, supplier selection, and contractual obligations.
* Assess and mitigate contractual and commercial risks, ensuring organizational protection and compliance with relevant legislation.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including finance, operations, and project teams, to ensure contracts support business objectives.
* Monitor and advise on changes in contract law, procurement regulations, and industry best practices, implementing recommendations where appropriate.
* Support dispute resolution processes and, where necessary, liaise with external legal advisors.
* Maintain accurate records of contracts and procurement documentation, ensuring organizational compliance and audit readiness.
* Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures relating to contracts and procurement.
Requirements
* Qualified lawyer with significant experience in contracts and procurement law.
* Demonstrable experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
* Strong understanding of procurement processes, contract management, and corporate compliance.
* Excellent analytical, negotiation, and drafting skills.
* Proven ability to advise senior management and internal stakeholders on complex legal matters.
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fully remote environment.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across the organization.
* Experience with international contracts and multi-jurisdictional procurement processes is an advantage.
Additional Information
* Full-time position (37 hours per week)
* Fully remote
* Bi-Weekly Payments