5 Mar 2026

Commercial Procurement Lawyer Locum Contract - Full time 6 months + Rate - £55 - 65 Umbrella per hour Central London, Hybrid-Working An opportunity has arisen for Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyers to join a Central Government team to advise on a range of commercial, contractual and procurement matters. The successful candidate will be a qualified legal professional (Solicitor, Barrister or equivalent) and be able to demonstrate strong commercial and procurement law experience. The team is a system leader working internationally to provide trusted advice to the government and the public. Key Requirements for the Commercial Procurement Lawyer The ideal Candidate for this Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer role will have: Qualified legal professional (Solicitor, Barrister or equivalent) Sound understanding of public procurement and contract law Proactively manage risks and identify solutions Commercial and procurement experience An understanding of the role of lawyers in Government Key responsibilities for the Commercial Procurement Lawyer The successful Candidate for this Commercial Procurement Lawyer role will be required to: Manage legal risks in conjunction with other risks Work alongside the litigation lawyers/counsel in dispute resolution cases Instructing and managing external law firms and counsel Work closely with the advisory law teams and help to implement policies On Offer for the Commercial Procurement Lawyer Rolling contract Hybrid working Central London Location Supportive teams and interesting work/ projects This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established Central Government team that prides itself in the first-class service it offers to clients. Our client also offers the potential extension of your 6 month contract as a Commercial Procurement Lawyer. If you are interested in the Commercial Contracts and Procurement Lawyer role, please apply now, or contact Albert Pearson at Sellick Partnership for a confidential conversation. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.