Locum Senior Commercial Lawyer - University - Fully Remote - Initial 3 Months+ - up to £60 per hour Umbrella
Venn Group's specialist legal team are currently working with a UK University to recruit a Locum Senior Commercial Lawyer. The successful candidate will have strong experience providing pragmatic legal advice within a complex organisation, with a particular focus on commercial and procurement matters. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lawyer to join an established legal function on a fully remote basis.
Working Arrangement:
Fully remote working
Duration:
Initial 3 months with likely extension thereafter
Rate:
£55-60 per hour Umbrella
Role Responsibilities:
- Acting as a senior legal adviser to a range of University departments, providing clear and commercially focused advice on day-to-day business activities
- Taking ownership of a varied portfolio of commercial agreements and contractual matters, from initial instruction through to completion
- Providing legal advice on procurement processes and commercial sourcing exercises, ensuring contractual arrangements are appropriately structured and compliant with applicable procurement requirements.
- Preparing, reviewing and negotiating contracts with a range of external organisations, suppliers, partners and other stakeholders
- Supporting the University on strategic projects, business initiatives and new commercial arrangements
- Identifying potential legal exposure within proposed transactions and providing practical recommendations to manage risk
- Working closely with non-legal colleagues to understand operational requirements and ensure legal advice is aligned with wider University objectives
Candidate Requirements:
- Ideally a Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a current practising certificate in England, however non-qualified candidates will also be considered
- Strong experience working in an in-house legal environment
- Demonstrable experience handling a broad range of commercial contracts and agreements
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to advise confidently throughout the contract lifecycle
- Experience advising a range of internal stakeholders and translating complex legal issues into clear, practical advice
- Ability to work autonomously, prioritise competing demands and manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment
- Previous experience within the higher education sector would be advantageous, although candidates with relevant experience from other complex organisations will also be considered
Job Reference:
J97878
Locum Senior Commercial Lawyer - University - Fully Remote - Initial 3 Months+ - £60 per hour Umbrella
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.
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