Job Description
Opportunity for a Commercial Lawyer to join a Government Department for a 6-month contract. The role is fully remote, although there may be occasional travel to Swindon.
n The role will involve providing legal advice on a wide range of projects and IP work. You will draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial contracts, grants, collaboration and R&D agreements and other legal agreements with external parties, including universities, other government bodies and public sector companies.
n To be considered, you should be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with a current practicing certificate and have previous experience within commercial law, ideally from a public sector or similar organisation.
n The role offers a day rate of £488 Umbrella or £347.67 + holiday PAYE.
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Deadline for applications is 17/09/2026.
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Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
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At LAW Absolute 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 every candidate individually.
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If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.
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