Contracts and Procurement Lawyer – Kent – Competitive Hourly Rate (DOE)
Position: Junior Contracts and Procurement Lawyer
Organisation: Kent-based Local Authority
Duration: 6 months with possible extension
Working Pattern: Part time (25 hours per week)
Working Arrangement: Remote or hybrid with office attendance once a fortnight
Hourly Rate: Competitive hourly rate (DOE)
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic legal advice on contracts and procurement matters to the Councils, Members, and Officers.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts and procurement documents.
- Ensure compliance with relevant procurement regulations and laws.
- Handle disputes and provide solutions to contractual issues.
Ideal Candidate:
- Must be a qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive with a current practising certificate.
- Demonstrated experience in contracts and procurement law, preferably within Local Government.
- Strong understanding of public procurement regulations and commercial contract law.
The hourly rate is competitive, and candidates may either be provided with a council laptop or use their own.
This role is to start immediately, so please do not hesitate to apply.
Please apply for this role online or contact Manasvi Kale or Aidan Sallis via phone or email for further information.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.