Commercial Lawyer
BBBH49907_1769008839
Posted: 21/01/2026
- £50 - £60 per hour
- East Midlands
- Contract
Commercial Lawyer
Rate: £50-£60 per hour - Negotiable DOE
Contract Length: 3-6-month initial contract
East Midlands Local Authority
Fully Remote
Spencer Clarke Group have an opportunity for an experienced Commercial Lawyer to join a Local Authority on a fully remote basis.
You will become an integral part of a small, supportive legal team, delivering high-quality commercial legal advice across a diverse range of matters. The work is varied, fast-paced and central to the Authority's service delivery and strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising on a wide range of commercial and procurement matters.
- Drafting, negotiating and advising on:
- Services contracts
- IT and technology contracts
- Framework agreements
- Collaborative procurements
- Grant agreements
- Subsidy control matters
- Supporting the Local Authority, partner District Councils and the Combined County Authority on commercial projects.
- Working collaboratively with client departments to deliver practical, solution-focused advice.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will:
- Be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with recent local authority experience.
- Have a minimum of 3 years' PQE in commercial contracts and procurement law.
- Be confident managing a varied caseload with minimal supervision.
If you're interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the details below:
01772 954200
Our legal specialist, Max, has extensive experience across all areas of the legal market and recruits for positions at every level - from legal assistants and paralegals through to Directors of Legal and Monitoring Officers. If this particular role isn't quite right for you, but you'd like to explore other opportunities, please get in touch using the contact details above for a confidential discussion about the market.
We are also proud to offer a market-leading referral scheme, with rewards of up to £300. If you know someone who might be a great fit for this or another legal role, simply ask them to send their CV to Max - and don't forget to include your own details so we can ensure you receive your referral bonus if they are successful.
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Max Caster
Recruitment Consultant