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Legal Contractor

Michael Page Legal
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Contract type

Full Time

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  • This is an Interim role for a Legal Contractor in an International business based in Reading.
  • The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor with extensive experience in contract review and negotiation, and ideally have a background in financial or professional services.
  • The role involves acting as the first point of contact for legal queries, drafting and negotiating contracts, and ensuring corporate compliance.
  • The position offers a salary of £450-£500 per day and requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
  • The role allows for hybrid working, with 2 days in the office each week and a strong possibility of extension beyond the initial 3-month term.

This is an Interim role for a Legal Contractor to join an International business with offices based in Reading.

Client Details

This company provide a range of different services to their customers.

Description

The successful candidate for the Legal Contractor role will hold the following responsibilities:

  • Act as first point of contact for legal queries across all internal departments
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts
  • Meet with clients to negotiate terms
  • Analyse, interpret, and implement company policies and procedures
  • Ensure corporate compliance and manage risk efficiently
  • Participate in strategic decision-making processes
  • Ensure work is delegated out within the small team
  • Collaborate with external legal advisers when necessary
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legal developments
  • Handle other legal matters as required

Profile

The successful candidate for the Legal Contractor role will need to have the following skills and experience:

  • Be a qualified solicitor
  • Have extensive experience in contract review and negotiation
  • Have previous experience of working in an In-house legal function
  • Experience of working within the financial services or professional services sector is an advantage
  • Excellent communication skills
  • The ability to prioritise effectively

Job Offer

  • This is an Interim role for a minimum of 3 months, but with a strong possibility of extension.
  • Hybrid working- 2 days in the office per week

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.