Sole Counsel

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom LAW Absolute Full time
Job Description

Exciting opportunity: A Joint Venture Company is looking for an experienced Commercial/Corporate Lawyer to act as Sole Counsel and help project develop a circular economy venture.


This is an immediate requirement and a part time role (3 working days a week).


6 months Fixed Term Contract with the potential to be extended.


Day-to-day tasks will vary and likely span across, project development, construction, financing, hedging and operational issues.


There will be a large amount of contract management and negotiation.


The role includes an element of travel.


Flexible working arrangements


Ideal Candidate:


  • 5 years PQE +
  • Senior Associate level
  • Contract and negotiation experience related to large projects is largely desirable.
  • General in-house corporate / commercial experience
  • Able to work autonomously
  • Available immediately


To register an interest in the role, please send an updated CV to kwilliams@lawabsolute.com

Working through LAW Absolute

As the first recruitment agency to specialise only in placing interim lawyers, LAW Absolute has a long history in supporting lawyers who want to work flexibly and in control of their career.

We are able to offer our contractors a range of challenging opportunities across private practice, corporates, financial services and within the not-for-profit sector. With over 20 years of placing contract lawyers in these markets, we have built excellent networks and many of the lawyers that we work with are contract lawyers that we have successfully placed on multiple assignments, allowing them to work with autonomy and build their career in the way they choose to. For our clients, we have worked closely with legal teams to help them plan and manage delivery of their services in a more efficient way in terms of resources, costs and timescales.

To find out more about how LAW Absolute can assist you, or your team, through flexible working, please contact us or visit www.lawabsolute.com



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