Locum Commercial Contracts / Construction Lawyer

Venn Group; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a Locum Commercial Contracts / Construction Lawyer for a role in Birmingham, offering remote working and up to £60 per hour. Candidates must have relevant public sector experience and expertise in drafting complex contracts. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified legal professional to support a busy legal team on commercial and construction matters.

Qualifications

• Recent local government or public sector experience is required.
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts.
• Excellent communication skills and pragmatic problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Draft contracts for commercial and construction projects.
• Provide advice on governance and Contract Procedure Rules.
• Advise on procurement challenges and contractual disputes.

Skills

Knowledge of commercial law

Experience in procurement

Strong advisory skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Overview

Locum Commercial Contracts / Construction Lawyer – Full Time or Part Time – Up to £60 per hour umbrella – Remote Working – Initial 3+ months

Role

Venn Group’s specialist Legal team is recruiting for a Locum Commercial Contracts / Construction Lawyer to join a Local Authority on an initial 3-month assignment. The position offers remote working and provides an excellent opportunity to support a busy legal team on a varied range of commercial and construction matters.

Duties

Duties will include:

• Drafting and advising on JCT and NEC construction contracts
• Drafting and advising on grant funding agreements and contracts for services
• Advising on framework call-offs, including Crown Commercial Service and SCAPE frameworks
• Providing advice on Contract Procedure Rules (CPRs) and governance, including reviewing officer reports
• Offering ad hoc advice on issues such as debt recovery, procurement challenges, and contractual disputes

Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with recent local government or public sector experience
• Strong knowledge of commercial, procurement, and construction law
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts and framework agreements
• Excellent communication and advisory skills, with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving

Contact

For further information, or to apply for this role, please contact Phoebe Maries or Ebby Vallance on 07441 916438 or email [e-mail]

Job Reference : J91115

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.

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