Locum Commercial Lawyer

Venn Group - Bristol; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in the South West is seeking a Locum Commercial Lawyer for a full-time interim role. This position offers the flexibility of remote work with a competitive hourly rate of £60 umbrella for experienced candidates. The role includes advising on various legal agreements and undertaking procurement strategies in a post-Brexit legal landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience in public law/regulatory environment is advantageous.
• Ability to draft and negotiate complex contracts.
• Strong understanding of post-Brexit legal considerations.

Responsibilities

• Specialising in procurement, contracts, and development projects.
• Providing expert legal advice to various in-house clients.
• Addressing legal matters affecting a public body.

Skills

Procurement

Contracts Negotiation

Legal Advice

Drafting Legal Agreements

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Locum Commercial Lawyer - South West - Remote Working – £60 Umbrella

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Lawyer to join a Local Authority based in South West on an interim basis.

This is a full-time position, initially for 3 months with a likely extension. Occasional attendance for meetings is desirable, but the role can otherwise be performed remotely.

An hourly rate of up to £60 via umbrella is offered for this role.

Duties and responsibilities may include:

1. Specialising in procurement, contracts, and development projects
2. Advising on, drafting, and negotiating legal agreements to protect the Authority's interests
3. Providing expert legal advice to various in-house clients across all directorates
4. Advising on contracts and procurement in the post-Brexit environment
5. Completing contracts on behalf of the Authority
6. Advising on development projects
7. Addressing legal matters affecting a public body more generally

To apply or learn about other legal roles, please contact Charlotte Foley or Michael Attwood at 07441916389 or email your CV to [e-mail]. We will call you back.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and agency, welcoming applications from all candidates.