Venn Group’s specialist legal team is recruiting for a Company Solicitor (Commercial) to join a well-regarded Housing Association in the North East on a 6-month fixed-term contract.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative legal team, offering hybrid working and exposure to a varied and interesting commercial caseload.
Position: Company Solicitor (Commercial)
Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Working Arrangement: Hybrid working, 3 days per week on-site
Salary: Circa £60,000 per annum, pro rata
Duration: 6-month FTC, potential to extend
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the organisation’s Company Solicitor, with a particular focus on commercial law
- Manage a broad range of commercial contracts, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements
- Provide legal advice on public procurement matters and commercial transactions
- Support the Senior Solicitor on a range of commercial and development law matters
Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX Lawyer in England and Wales
- Strong knowledge of commercial contracts and public procurement
- Previous experience working within a Housing Association would be advantageous, although this is not essential
Benefits
- 28 days annual leave initially, plus bank holidays – with opportunities to buy and sell annual leave
- Travel discounts including rail, bus and car salary sacrifice scheme
- Up to 17% pension contributions
- Comprehensive health and dental plan
To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Anthony Fitton on AFitton@venngroup.com or 07441 916452.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
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