Part Time Legal Counsel

Part Time Legal Counsel
Permanent & Part Time
c.22.5 Hours Per Week
Hybrid Working: Bath / Wiltshire / Home
Up to c.£55,000 pro rata
Are you a qualified Solicitor or Contracts Manager interested in a part time in house role?
Do you have commercial awareness and the ability to make sound judgements on contract issues?
Our client is a well established and privately owned business and they are now looking to recruit an experienced Legal Counsel to join them on a part time basis.
This opportunity comes with an independent workload plus the requirement for day-to-day support to the Head of Legal / Company Secretary.
The role offers hybrid working covering their sites in Bath and Wiltshire as well as working from home.
Duties will include;-
* Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts including customer and supplier agreements, terms and conditions, long term agreements and non-disclosure agreements.
* Supporting the sales and purchase teams on tenders, contract negotiations and contract management.
* Advising on potential disputes.
* Involvement in a variety of other legal areas including property/lease matters, trusts and environment queries.
* Assisting on the development of company precedents and policies.
* Support to company secretarial function.
* Assistance with draft Board and Management agendas.
Candidate Specification;-
* Qualified Solicitor or Contracts Manager.
* Experience of UK export control and licensing issues a great advantage but not essential.
* Commutable from Bristol / Bath / Surrounds.
If you have the necessary experience and qualifications, then please do not hesitate to apply for this exciting new role