A local authority based in the East Midlands is seeking a Commercial Contracts Lawyer for an initial three-month locum role. The role is full time (37 hours per week) which is being offered on a remote basis, although occasional office attendance may be required. The client is seeking a qualified lawyer with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE and a current practising certificate. Local authority experience is advantageous. Work will include services contracts, IT contracts, framework agreements, collaborative procurements, grant agreements and subsidy control. The local authority is looking for someone to start on the 9 th February 2026. Pay rate is circa. £55 umbrella per hour. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.