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. #J-18808-Ljbffr