Locum Commercial Lawyer

Venn Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 54,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Locum Commercial Lawyer has arisen with a Local Authority in the South West. This interim role, offering remote working flexibility, focuses on procurement and contracts in a post-Brexit environment. It requires expertise in advising clients and ensuring legal compliance across various projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and contracts.
• Able to advise various in-house clients.
• Knowledge of post-Brexit contract issues.

Responsibilities

• Specialising in procurement, contracts, and development projects.
• Advising, drafting, and negotiating legal agreements.
• Providing legal advice across all directorates.

Skills

Legal Advice

Negotiation

Contract Drafting

Procurement

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 in the South West on an interim basis.

This is a full-time position, initially for 3 months, with a likely extension. The role offers the flexibility of remote working, with occasional attendance at meetings.

The position offers an hourly rate of up to £60 via umbrella.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

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