Commercial Contracts Lawyer
Posted 1 day ago by 1767986331
Negotiable
Inside
Remote
England
Summary: The role of Locum Commercial Lawyer involves drafting, reviewing, and advising on various commercial contracts, primarily within the public sector. The position is fully remote, offering a flexible working pattern of 30 hours per week, with an initial duration of three months and potential for extension. The ideal candidate will be a qualified legal professional with a strong background in commercial and procurement law. The role requires excellent drafting and communication skills to collaborate effectively with internal departments and partner authorities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and advise on a wide range of commercial contracts, including small works templates, central heating installation and maintenance contracts, dynamic purchasing systems, vehicle maintenance contracts, variation agreements, e-charging agreements, and bus shelter procurement.
- Provide advice on framework agreements, building control queries, and business rate allocations.
- Collaborate with internal departments and partner authorities to ensure compliance and value for money.
Key Skills:
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx).
- Strong background in Commercial and Procurement law within the public sector.
- Able to work independently and deliver high-quality advice remotely.
- Excellent drafting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Salary (Rate): £60 per hour Umbrella
City: undetermined
Country: England
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Legal
Role Overview:
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Position: Locum Commercial Lawyer
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Rate: Up to £60 per hour Umbrella
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Hours: 30 per week (flexible working pattern)
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Location: Fully remote
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Duration: Initial 3 months, with likely extension
Key Responsibilities:
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Draft, review, and advise on a wide range of commercial contracts, including:
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Small works templates and central heating installation and maintenance contracts
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Dynamic Purchasing Systems for HR and waste caddy joint authority purchases
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Vehicle maintenance and Christmas lights installation contracts
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Variation agreements, joint authority agreements, and framework modifications
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E-charging agreements, including maintenance, service transfer, and income generation
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Bus shelter procurement and contract extensions
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Provide advice on framework agreements, building control queries, and business rate allocations
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Collaborate with internal departments and partner authorities to ensure compliance and value for money
About You:
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Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx)
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Strong background in Commercial and Procurement law within the public sector
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Able to work independently and deliver high-quality advice remotely
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Excellent drafting, communication, and stakeholder management skills
For more information, or to apply, please contact Ebby Vallance on 07441 916438 or email midlandslegal@venngroup.com.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.