Senior Contract Lawyer

Michael Page Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional services firm is seeking a Senior Contract Lawyer to manage large-scale electronic evidence review projects in London. This temporary role requires expertise in contract law, strong skills in drafting and reviewing contracts, and effective communication. The position offers an hourly rate of GBP 50 to GBP 61, depending on expertise, and provides the opportunity to enhance your legal career while working on challenging projects. Candidates should have professional legal qualifications and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Professional legal qualifications and expertise in contract law.
• Strong skills in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.
• Ability to provide precise legal advice on complex matters.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements and risk management in legal contracts.
• Experience working within the professional services industry is advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large electronic evidence review projects.
• Act as the key interface between legal teams and e-disclosure specialists.
• Develop review strategies and advise on review protocols.
• Supervise internal and external review teams.
• Conduct document review and analyse information.
• Identify and implement advanced technologies for review efficiency.
• Report review metrics to stakeholders.

Skills

Contract law expertise

Drafting and reviewing contracts

Legal advice provision

Compliance and risk management knowledge

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication and collaboration skills

Education

Professional legal qualifications

Job description

This temporary position as a Senior Contract Lawyer in disputes requires expertise in disclosure management. The role is based in London and offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-level legal projects.

Client Details

The hiring organisation is a well-established, large organisation within the professional services industry. The firm is known for its focus on legal excellence and delivering outstanding services to its clients.

Description

• Lead and manage large‑scale electronic evidence review projects from start to finish, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and effective use of technology.
• Act as the key interface between legal teams, e‑disclosure specialists and document review teams to deliver a coordinated and streamlined review process.
• Develop review strategies in collaboration with Associates, including advising on review protocols and methodologies.
• Supervise internal and external review teams and oversee quality, consistency and timely delivery of review work.
• Conduct document review during initial sampling, planning phases, and more complex review exercises.
• Extract and analyse information from reviews, including drafting chronologies, evidential summaries and case narratives.
• Identify, test and implement advanced technologies and analytical tools to enhance review efficiency.
• Produce and report review metrics to stakeholders, ensuring reviews are properly managed and tracked.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in processes, workflows and use of legal tech within the evidence review function.

Profile

A successful Senior Contract Lawyer should have:

• Professional legal qualifications and expertise in contract law.
• Strong skills in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.
• Ability to provide precise legal advice on complex matters.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements and risk management in legal contracts.
• Experience working within the professional services industry is advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

Job Offer

• An hourly rate of GBP 50 to GBP 61, depending on expertise.
• Opportunity to work on challenging legal projects in London.
• Temporary role within a respected large organisation in the professional services industry.
• Chance to enhance your legal career and expand your professional network.

This role as a Senior Contract Lawyer offers an exciting opportunity for experienced legal professionals. If this sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply today!