Locum Commercial Contracts Lawyer – East Midlands – 3 months – Remote Working – Full Time – Up to £55 per hour Umbrella
Venn Group specialist legal team are seeking a Locum Commercial Contracts Lawyer to join an established Local Authority based in the East Midlands.
Duration: 3 months with the likelihood of extension afterwards
Working Arrangement: Remote working
Working Pattern: Ideally full time, but part time candidates may also be considered
Rate: Up to £55 per hour Umbrella
The ideal candidate for this role will be a Qualified Lawyer, either Solicitor, Barrister or experienced CILEX, with experience handling a commercial contracts caseload within Local Government. Background handling construction contracts is preferred but not essential.
Duties for this role may include:
- Responsible for handling a general commercial contracts caseload, including construction contracts such as JCT or NEC’s
- Negotiating and drafting legal documents including contractual agreements and settlements
- Providing legal advice on behalf of the Local Authority on any contractual matters and liaising with both internal and external stakeholders
- Representing and advising clients on behalf of the Council and negotiating with third parties when required
- Handling any JCT contract clauses as and when they required
Please apply for this role either online or contact Natalie Corcoran or Louise Francis via phone or email for further information.
0121 616 0660
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