Junior Commercial Contracts Lawyer - Interim (Maternity Cover)

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Panoramic Associates are supporting a public sector client who are seeking an experienced Junior Commercial Contracts Lawyer to join their team on an interim basis. This is a maternity cover post, initially for a minimum of 3 months with the potential to extend up to 12 months.

The role will involve:

Drafting and reviewing a high volume of complex, non-template commercial contracts

Preparing and advising on grant agreements, deeds of variation, and demand letters for breaches

Providing procurement support and contract management reporting

Supporting large-scale projects from inception to completion

Acting as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication and trust throughout project delivery

Essential skills:

Strong experience handling commercial contracts (local government sector experience highly desirable)

Solid understanding of procurement processes and requirements

Confident communicator with excellent reporting skills

Commercially astute, able to work on non-standard and complex agreements

Desirable skills:

Experience supporting large-scale capital projects

Knowledge of local government governance and procedures

Key details:

Rate: Up to £45 per hour

Location: Remote, with occasional in-person meetings if preferred (not mandatory)

Hours: Full-time

Contract length: 3 months minimum, with scope to extend to 12 months

Start date: Mid-October

We''re looking for someone with a positive, outcome-driven attitude who can manage sensitive client relationships with professionalism. Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach are essential.

If this sounds suitable for you, or someone you know, please send an updated CV and contact number to Sean Cloherty at Panoramic Associates so we can discuss further