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Locum Commercial Contracts Solicitor

Employer
Venn Group - Birmingham
Location
East Midlands
Salary
£30 - £40 Per Hour
Closing date
18 May 2017
Reference
EFB/6551390

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Practice area
Company and commercial
Contract type
Locum/Contract
Hours
Full time
PQE
5 years, 6 years, 7 years+
Position
Solicitor
Sector
In-house

Job Details

A small but long established university legal department in the East Midlands is seeking to add a Commercial Contracts Solicitor to their team on a locum basis. This position is offered for an initial term of two months but it is likely an extension will be given. An attractive hourly rate of £40 per hour is on offer, with the client able to offer up to 40 hours work each week.

This university boasts strong commercial ties to a wide range of global businesses and continues to produce leading research across a huge spectrum of subjects. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in the academic & higher education sector and be willing to draft commercial contracts relating to subject matter from areas as diverse as clinical medicine and sport science. Qualified Solicitors, Barristers and Legal Executives with an in-house background and a solid understanding of IP are encouraged to apply. Candidates should be able to work in a fast paced environment and be able to communicate complex legal processes to all walks of a large business without problem.

Duties will include:

  • Advising and guiding academic departments and businesses on a range of commercial contracts with a heavy research based element
  • Identifying IP issues, including copyright & patents and opportunities for IP commercialisation
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating single and multi party collaboration contracts
  • Liaising with academic and commercial entities both domestic and international
  • Negotiating terms and conditions
  • Composing template agreements and letters


The client is happy to consider many working patterns including agile working and is not averse to part time hours. The department is relaxed and friendly and is happy to discuss working arrangements with candidates during interview. University amenities will be open to the successful candidate, including gym facilities.

To apply for this position please call Emily Bulman on 0121 616 0660 or email midlandslegal@venngroup.com with a copy of your current CV.

We look forward to your application
Venn Group aim to deliver the highest standards, so you can be assured your application will be handled with professionalism and care.
Venn Group acts as an employment agency and an employment business.
At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to all applications individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Company

Venn Group is an acknowledged leader in professional interim recruitment, dedicated to helping our clients fill critical skills gaps with experienced contractors, locums and temporary staffing solutions. 

By engaging with Venn Group you are selecting a recruitment consultancy that is set up to meet the demands of the contract and interim job market. Our infrastructure, training and service are all intricately designed to provide you with a reliable and effective response.

Our recruitment consultants will take the time to get to know the opportunities you seek in your next assignment and will guide you through the recruitment process with the attention to detail we are known for.

Having dedicated ourselves to providing contract and interim staff over two decades, we have forged long-standing relationships with many regular hirers for contract or project resources.

Company info
Website
Telephone
0121 616 0660
Location
Waterloo House
20 Waterloo Street
Birmingham
B2 5TB
GB

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