Job Description
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Locum Commercial Contracts Lawyer - West Midlands - Remote Working - initial 3 months - up to £45 per hour (umbrella)
Venn Group's specialist legal team are thrilled to be recruiting for a Locum Commercial Contracts Lawyer to join a reputable Local Authority in the West Midlands region. This assignment will be for an initial period of 3 months subject to possible extension thereafter and will be worked on a fully remote basis for the foreseeable future. The client is ideally seeking someone to take on the position on a full-time basis however, candidates with part-time availability may also be considered.
This opportunity is suitable for a Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with professional experience gained within Local Government.
Duties may include:
· Drafting documentation that achieves clients' objectives and to negotiate and settle documentation with their third parties
· Providing high quality legal advice and assistance on contract and commercial matters to client departments across the Local Authority
· Maintaining awareness of relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice
· Handling a mixed caseload of Contracts to include Public Health Contracts, Grant Agreements and Academies
· Assisting with general contracts queries and pre dispute matters
An hourly rate of up to £45 (Umbrella) is offered for this position. Candidates will be considered on a case by case basis, and the hourly rate shown will be dependent upon levels of experience.
For further information, please contact Connie Ross or Tom Hoult on , alternatively email
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.