Interim Senior Contracts Lawyer

Morson Talent currently have an exciting new position for an Interim Senior Contracts Rep./Lawyer to join our prestigious client based in London. This role is a contract role until April 2024.
JOB RESPONSIBILTIES
? Review customer contract terms and conditions and make necessary amendments to align them with our terms and conditions policy and market practise
? Lead customer negotiations to assure customer agrees to acceptable terms
? Obtain necessary approvals according our Schedule of Executive Approvals and our Approval Process for deviations to our terms and conditions policy and market practice
? Support Project Management and execution in any legal post-contract disputes
? Support and function as a focal point for external law firms to manage litigations
? Support the Sales Team in bidding processes especially at complex public bidding procedures
? Support Supply Chain Management in obtaining framework agreements with suppliers or subcontractors
KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS
? Solid knowledge of English Construction law civil, trade and contracting laws
? Some knowledge of the Nordics regions would be a plus.
? Knowledge in public procurement law is a plus
? Expertise and solid experience in contract negotiation principles and techniques and dispute resolution
? Solid knowledge of laws and regulations governing the contracts (construction law background)
? Ability to draft, deploy, train and apply policies and procedures in the field
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
? Education: Legal degree in English law or a comparable background – e.g. Master in Construction Law etc.
? Experience: 5+ years in commercial business or industry, preferably large companies in construction or technology industries
? Experience with high quality, high cost products, services, and/or complex projects is a bonus
? Experience in contractual dispute management
? Sound experience in analysing contract terms & conditions and intelligent assessment of risks.
? Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills
? Strong communication and interpersonal skills
The interim UK contract manager could most of the time work from home. Introduction meetings and from time-to-time face to face negotiations with customers might be necessary. He/she would work on the one site with a very experienced contract manager (legal degree/accountants’ degree) and on the other side with internal clients: our sales leaders from the install and service business as well as from time to time with our products business. Contract negotiations would be mostly with General Contractors.
£500 - £600 per day (£62.50 - £75 p/h). 40 hours p/w.
PWC (SE1 2RT)
If this position is of interest to you, please apply below or contact Kaisey for more information.
01935 403215 or Kaisey.linscott@morson.com