Locum Legal Document Reviewer

Locum Legal Document Reviewer / Contracts Officer – Hybrid Working, South of England – Initial 6–9 Months – Public Sector – £25–30 per hour Umbrella

Venn Group’s specialist Public Sector Legal team are currently recruiting for Legal Document Reviewers / Contracts Officers to join a public sector organisation in the South of England on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a strong understanding of legal contracts and contract research to support a substantial document review project, identifying key contractual information and determining the appropriate next steps for existing agreements.

Role Details:
Position: Legal Document Reviewer / Contracts Officer
Working Arrangement: Hybrid working, Home Counties – regular office attendance is essential
Duration: Initial 6–9 months
Rate: £25–30 per hour Umbrella, dependent on experience

Duties may include:

• Reviewing and analysing existing contracts and legal documentation
• Identifying agreements that may require novation, termination or renegotiation
• Reviewing both electronic documents and physical records, including scanning and uploading documentation where required
• Organising and maintaining a comprehensive spreadsheet of contractual information, categorising agreements by supplier, customer and tenant
• Researching contractual terms and extracting key information to support decision-making
• Using existing databases to record findings and maintain accurate contractual records
• Preparing reports summarising findings, contractual obligations and recommended next steps

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience reviewing legal contracts and interpreting contractual terms
• Strong organisational skills, with experience maintaining spreadsheets, databases and accurate records
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a substantial document review workload
• Confidence preparing reports and presenting findings clearly
• Ability to attend the office as required for this hybrid assignment

Job Reference: J98639

For more information, please contact Louise Francis or Phoebe Maries on 07441 916 438, or email localgovlegal@venngroup.com

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.
Due to the high volume of applications, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team has not contacted you within 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.

Locum Legal Document Reviewer / Contracts Officer – Hybrid Working, South of England – Initial 6–9 Months – Public Sector – £25–30 per hour Umbrella