Job Description 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.