Locum Governance & Company Solicitor – Up to £65 per hour (umbrella) – 3+ monthsVenn Group’s specialist legal team is currently working with a Local Authority seeking a Locum Solicitor with strong governance, company law, and public sector experience to lead a key review project.Role Overview:• Position: Locum Governance & Company Solicitor• Location: Remote working with first day attendance• Contract Length: Initial 6 months, with possibility of extension• Rate: Up to £65 per hour (umbrella)• Hours: Full time (compressed working considered)Key Responsibilities:• Lead a full review of Local Authority Trading Companies (LATCOs) in partnership with senior leadership and produce a comprehensive report• Manage company secretarial duties, including maintaining statutory registers and ensuring compliance with Articles of Association• Provide training to new directors on public sector governance• Offer advice on insolvency matters including strike-offs and winding down of companies• Support with ad-hoc company secretarial queries • Desirable (not essential): Experience in charity law to support with occasional governance questionsRequirements:• Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent)• Proven experience working in or alongside the public sector in a company secretarial or governance capacity• Strong understanding of company law and public sector governance frameworks• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with senior stakeholdersTo apply, please contact Felicity Woodbridge or Ebby Vallance on , or email: Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.Due to high volumes of applications, if you do not hear from us within 48 hours, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Locum Company and Governance Lawyer
Venn Group
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 11 days
Dulverton, Somerset TA22 9HL, England

£65 per hour
Full Time
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- The Locum Governance & Company Solicitor position offers a rate of up to £65 per hour (umbrella) for an initial contract of 3+ months.
- The role is remote with the requirement for first-day attendance and involves full-time hours, with compressed working considered.
- Key responsibilities include leading a review of Local Authority Trading Companies, managing company secretarial duties, and providing training on public sector governance.
- Applicants must be qualified solicitors with proven experience in the public sector and a strong understanding of company law and governance frameworks.
- Experience in charity law is desirable but not essential, and candidates will need to demonstrate effective communication skills with senior stakeholders.