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Locum Commercial Team Leader/Solicitor – Hybrid – MidlandsInitial 3–6 Months | Up to £80 per hour (Umbrella), DOE | Job Ref: J88315
Venn Group’s specialist legal team is currently working with a well-regarded Local Authority in the Midlands to recruit a Locum Commercial Team Leader/Solicitor. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial lawyer with management capability to take on a strategic role, providing high-level legal guidance and oversight within a supportive team.
The Role:
- Position: Locum Commercial Team Leader/Solicitor
- Rate: Up to £80 per hour (Umbrella), depending on experience
- Duration: Initial 3–6 months, with the potential for extension
- Location: Midlands – Hybrid working (occasional office attendance desirable)
- Hours: Full-time
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a legal team
- Advise on a broad range of commercial matters, including Procurement, Waste Contracts, Construction, Partnership Agreements, and Shared Services
- Provide clear, strategic legal advice to senior stakeholders across the Council
- Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements
- Engage with external partners and internal senior leadership
- Support training of apprentices
About You:
- Significant experience as a Commercial Lawyer, ideally within Local Government or the wider public sector
- Previous team management or supervision experience is highly desirable
- Expertise in procurement and commercial contract matters, including construction
- Conveyancing experience is desirable but not essential
- Comfortable with a hybrid working model and occasional in-office presence
This is a unique opportunity to play a leadership role in a collaborative local authority legal team, offering flexible working arrangements and a highly competitive hourly rate.
To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Ebby Vallance or Phoebe Maries on or via email at .
