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Role Overview & Responsibilities

About us

We are professional and agile.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Food provided

Contracts Lawyer - Full-time

Our long standing client in East London is looking for a full-time Contracts Lawyer. We are looking for a person who is looking to grow with the company. This is an opportunity to be part of a team that is growing rapidly, and learn how to help clients navigate the ever-changing legal landscape.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating contracts, including but not limited to, labor and employment contracts, subcontracts, and employment agreements
• Negotiating with vendors, sub-contractors, and suppliers for new business
• Drafting and preparing pleadings, motions, and other documents for litigation or other proceedings
• Preparing discovery requests in anticipation of litigation or other proceedings
• Preparing motions related to litigation or other proceedings
• Preparing trial briefs and closing statements for clients' cases
• Preparing discovery responses in anticipation of litigation or other proceedings
• Preparing briefs for deposition testimony and deposition notes

Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in law or related field preferred. Experience in the construction industry will be considered in lieu of degree. Licensure as an attorney assistant is preferred but not required. Licensure as an attorney is also preferred but not required. Licensure as an attorney assistant is also preferred but not required. Licensure as an attorney assistant is also preferred but not required.

Skills Preferred

• Experience working with contract disputes and contract drafting services preferred. Contract litigation experience will be considered in lieu of degree.

Coretta provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Coretta complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: £25.00-£27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexitime

Schedule:

• Flexitime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London