Locum Commercial Lawyer – Wales – 3 months + - Remote Working - £55 umbrella

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Locum Commercial Lawyer to join a Local Authority in Wales for an initial term of 3 months. This is a full time, remote working position.

The successful candidate will be a qualified Legal Professional (Solicitor/Barrister/Legal Executive) with substantive post-qualification experience gained within a Local Authority setting. A background in both commercial and construction law is desired.

Duties and responsibilities may include:

• Providing legal advice to a variety of clients in-house across all directorates
• Leading on a substantial pipeline of projects (e.g., commercial, large-scale residential, highways, energy works, upgrades, repairs and maintenance etc)
• Keeping legal knowledge up to date, conducting legal research and maintaining a thorough knowledge of existing and new legislation in relation to practice area
• Being involved in matters from inception to completion
• Advising on which form of contract should be used (including JCTs and NECs) and drafting additions/amendments, warranties, bonds, PCGs etc
• Advising on legal risks particularly in relation to the procurement process
• Advising on tender support, from choosing the procurement route all the way through to contract award stage

An hourly umbrella rate of £55 is offered for this post.

For more information, or to discuss other locum opportunities, please call Charlotte Foley or Michael Attwood on 0117 930 8760. Alternatively, email cfoley@venngroup.com with an updated CV and details of your current availability and we will be in touch to discuss further.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.