Locum Commercial Legal Officer
- Recruiter
- Venn Group (Birmingham)
- Location
- West Midlands
- Salary
- £10 - £20 Per Hour
- Posted
- 29 Jun 2017
- Closes
- 27 Jul 2017
- Ref
- LOW/6569200
- Contact
- Lauren Watts
- Job Title
- Legal Executive
- Practice Area
- Commercial Contracts
- PQE Level
- NQ
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
Venn Group is currently recruiting for a unique Commercial Contracts Legal Officer to join an In-House organisation within the public sector based in the West Midlands.
The company specialises in providing professional services within the built environment, specifically dealing with major construction projects and environmental testing.
This exciting opportunity offers a minimum contract term of 6 months with the opportunity for extension and further development within the company. The role is available due to expansion of the team with an aim to continually develop and grow. An average of 36.5 hours per week can be expected however there will be flexibility and the potential for homeworking with this assignment.
We are looking for an LPC graduate with a passion to develop on their legal experience specialising in Commercial Contracts. Prior experience will be ideally from an In-house organisation or Local Authority background however lawyers with a Private Practice background would also be considered.
The ideal candidate will have outstanding customer focus when delivering a first class service and be able to demonstrate a flexible attitude with honesty and integrity.
Duties will include:
- Assisting on a caseload to include commercial contracts and procurement matters with additional focus on governance and company secretarial work
- Providing assistance with the drafting and negotiating business transfers, alternative business structures and delivery models
- Providing sound legal advice and services to Local Authorities and private sector clients
- Working alongside the Head of Legal and Company Secretary on high profile commercial, procurement and transactional matters
- Providing legal support to and representation of the company at external meetings
This role will pay £10-£20 per hour on an umbrella basis.
We look forward to your application
Venn Group aim to deliver the highest standards, so you can be assured your application will be handled with professionalism and care.
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