Locum Construction Solicitor – Full Time – Remote Working – Up to £65 per Hour Umbrella – Midlands 
 
Venn Group’s specialist legal team is currently recruiting for a Locum Construction Solicitor to join a Local Authority on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to support a busy legal team, advising on a range of construction and infrastructure matters, with a particular focus on NEC contracts.
 
The Role
Position: Locum Construction Solicitor
Working Arrangement: Full Time, remote working (with occasional office attendance ideally)
Rate: Up to £65 per hour umbrella
Start: ASAP
 
Key Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice on a range of construction and infrastructure projects
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction contracts, particularly NEC contracts
• Advising on complex NEC matters, including contractual and dispute-related issues
• Providing advice on local authority governance, decision-making processes and constitutional matters
• Managing a varied caseload and providing pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice
• Supporting and advising internal stakeholders on construction and corporate legal matters
• Mentoring and developing an existing member of staff through practical training, guidance and knowledge sharing

 
Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive (or equivalent) with significant experience in Construction Law
• Strong Local Government experience, ideally within a Corporate Legal team
• Good knowledge of local authority governance, decision-making processes and constitutional matters
• Significant experience advising on construction and infrastructure projects
• Detailed working knowledge of NEC contracts, including drafting, negotiation and dispute-related matters
• Experience supporting, coaching or mentoring junior/in-house colleagues would be advantageous
• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently and provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice

 
Job Reference: J97038
 
For more information, please contact Ebby Vallance or Philippa Stoate on 07441 916 438 or email midlandslegal@venngroup.com.
 
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.
 
Due to the high volume of applications, it is not possible to provide feedback to every applicant. If one of the team has not contacted you within 48 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
 
Locum Construction Solicitor – Full Time – Remote Working – Up to £65 per Hour Umbrella – Midlands