Consultant/Locum In-House Contracts Lawyer
Ref: 10879
Exeter
Competitive hourly/day rate, 3-4 days per week
Flexible hours with hybrid working
Immediate start, 2-4 months’ duration approximately
About the role
Our client is an innovative and ambitious UK company with a base in Exeter, which has grown substantially in recent years. They are seeking to appoint an experienced Consultant or Locum In-House Commercial Contracts Lawyer as soon as possible to assume key responsibilities for legal contract negotiation and preparation, whilst the team are recruiting on a permanent basis. A handover will be provided, with the likely duration of this locum role being approximately 2-4 months, depending on the permanent recruitment process.
Requiring a proactive, problem solving approach in a fast-paced commercial environment, you will:
* Work directly with clients and colleagues within the business, to negotiate, issue and execute high volumes of largely standardised contracts, typically via Adobe/Docusign.
* Work with key stakeholders to advise upon and shape the design of contracts for newly developed services.
* Monitor, maintain, issue and own all standard contracts which are used by the business.
* Maintain a full register of contracts, including issue status and renewal information.
* Work with senior leaders to fulfil and further develop relevant compliance and regulatory aspects (covering the UK and EMEA) as required by the business.
* Produce regular board reports on compliance matters and KPIs relating to contracts production.
* Review and update relevant compliance policies, including maintenance of internal registers, ensuring the compliance staff handbook reflects the latest guidance.
* Track and maintain a record of all business agreements, identifying and managing any special or discreet arrangements as required.
* Ad-hoc legal matters, working with external counsel as needed.
About you
As an adaptable and experienced Commercial Contracts Lawyer who is seeking flexible consultancy, contract or locum work, you will be fully qualified and have several years’ UK based post qualified experience, with the ability to independently manage a busy workload from the outset. You are technically skilled and feel confident handling complex matters relating to commercial contracts, listening to your clients and providing clear, appropriate and relevant advice every time.
You’ll be flexible and may prefer to work part or full time across set days each week, or plan from week to week depending on workflow. Our client is proud of its collaborative culture, and you will be a positive team member and a good communicator in order to give the best possible service to colleagues and clients.
You will be accustomed to working quickly whilst being thorough and attentive to detail, taking pride in the high standards of your work. You will be joining a fast-paced, enthusiastic and intellectually stimulating business where you will need to show resilience to work under pressure by organising yourself effectively, and using resources effectively.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity without commitment and in confidence, please contact Charlotte Ferguson, Recruitment Manager at cferguson@cathedralappointments.co.uk or call 01392 712003 or 07342 840879.