Commercial Contracts Team Leader

Venn Group - Birmingham; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in the Midlands is seeking a Commercial Contracts Principal Lawyer for an initial 6-month contract. The role involves managing a team of lawyers and handling commercial matters, with a focus on strategic legal advice. Candidates should be qualified solicitors or barristers with significant experience in commercial contracts. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in managing a small team within a legal context.
• Demonstrable leadership in public sector legal services.
• Ability to handle complex commercial and procurement contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide leadership to a small team of lawyers.
• Handle a personal caseload of commercial matters.
• Deliver high-quality legal and strategic advice.

Skills

Leadership in legal teams

Experience in commercial contracts

Strong legal advisory skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive

Job description

Overview

Commercial Contracts Principal Lawyer – Midlands – £65 per hour umbrella – Office Presence Required – Initial 6+ months

Venn Group’s specialist legal team is currently working with a well-established Local Authority in the Midlands to recruit a Commercial Contracts Principal Lawyer. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Lawyer to take on a leadership role within a supportive legal team.

The Role

Position: Commercial Contracts Principal Lawyer

Rate: £67 per hour umbrella

Duration: Initial 6 months with the likelihood of extension

Location: Weekly office attendance desired but can be flexible for the right candidate, hybrid working

Hours: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and provide leadership to a small team of lawyers within the Commercial Contracts function
• Handle a reduced personal caseload of commercial matters, including commercial, procurement and property contracts
• Deliver high-quality legal and strategic advice to support the Council’s objectives

About You

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with strong experience in commercial contracts
• Demonstrable leadership and management skills within a legal team
• Previous local government or wider public sector experience is essential

To discuss the role in more detail, please contact Louise Francis or Phoebe Maries on 07441 916438 or via email at [e-mail]

Job Reference: J90754

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Due to the large volume of applications, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team has not contacted you within 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.