Commercial Team Lead

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

Job summary

Venn Group is seeking a Locum Commercial Team Leader/Solicitor for a hybrid position in the Midlands, offering high-level legal guidance within a supportive local authority team. The role involves leading a legal team, providing strategic advice, and managing various commercial contracts, with a competitive hourly rate and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Commercial Lawyer, ideally in Local Government.
• Previous team management experience is highly desirable.
• Expertise in procurement and commercial contract matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a legal team.
• Advise on commercial matters including Procurement and Construction.
• Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements.

Skills

Management

Procurement

Contract Negotiation

Legal Advice

Team Leadership

Job description

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Locum Commercial Team Leader/Solicitor – Hybrid – Midlands
Initial 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.