Lawyer (Contracts)

1 month ago


Darlington County Durham, United Kingdom Novax Recruitment Ltd Full time

Lawyer (Contracts)
Darlington - fully remote
£25 per hour (umbrella)
Part Time Contract (3 months)

Novax Recruitment is actively seeking a Lawyer specialising in contracts in Darlington. This is a contract without a scope for extension working part time hours. The employer can offer fully remote working

The job:

To advise on, draft and amend agreements, contracts and other legal documents
To advise on procurement procedure and issues and draft or amend relevant documentation
To deal with company and commercial matters, including companies searches, formation, responsibilities, local authority trading, partnerships, joint ventures and other arrangements with outside bodies.
To advise on issues relating to contractual and procurement disputes and any litigation that arises and to work jointly with colleagues in dealing with such litigation
To keep under review, research and advise on factual and legal matters (including the impact of new legislation and cases) so far as it relates to the job purpose
The candidate:

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, Fellow of Institute of Legal Executives or a Licensed Conveyancer with a current practising certificate and with rights of audience
Approximately 2 years post qualified working knowledge/ experience of a) advising about and drafting contracts and agreements and b) Dealing with company formations, company law and commercial matters
Knowledge of procurement and relevant issues
Experience of litigation, attending hearings, panels, tribunals or courts is desirable
Knowledge of conveyancing, commercial property and other land and property matters is desirable
Please submit your application via the contact details provided and you will be contacted with further information about this opportunity or email your CV to me directly; or call me on; (phone number removed)#J-18808-Ljbffr

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