Lawyer (G10) - Commercial / ContractsTemporary (Locum) - Inside IR35Location: Remote (occasional office attendance required)Start Date: 9 February 2026Duration: Initial 12 weeks (strong possibility of extension)Hours: 37 hours per weekPay Rates:PAYE: £20.85 per hourUmbrella/Ltd: £27.18 per hourThe RoleAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Lawyer to join a Local Authority legal team on a locum basis. This is a full-time, remote role with only occasional office attendance required.You will join a small, supportive legal team delivering a wide-ranging commercial legal service to the authority, its partner District Councils, and a newly established Combined County Authority. The role offers varied, high-quality work and the opportunity to make an immediate impact.Key ResponsibilitiesAdvising on a broad range of commercial contracts and procurement mattersDrafting and reviewing services contracts, IT contracts, framework agreements, and grant agreementsSupporting collaborative procurements and partnership arrangementsAdvising on subsidy control mattersWorking closely with internal departments to provide pragmatic, solution-focused legal adviceAbout YouTo be considered, you must have:A minimum of 3 years'' post-qualification experience (PQE)Significant experience in contracts and procurement law within a Local Authority settingStrong knowledge of public sector governance and procurement frameworksThe ability to work autonomously in a remote environmentEl