Locum Corporate Lawyer

Venn Group; England; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Locum Corporate Lawyer for a part-time role offering remote work. The successful candidate will assist with business sales, advise on corporate issues, and draft legal documentation. Key qualifications include being a qualified solicitor or barrister with experience in corporate law. The position is for an initial 4 months at a rate of £70 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate and commercial law essential.
• Strong transactional and advisory skills required.
• Local government or public sector experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the sale of businesses and transfer of operations.
• Advise on corporate structure and issues.
• Draft and review transactional documentation.
• Provide advice to senior stakeholders.
• Support the legal team with corporate matters.

Skills

Transactional and advisory skills

Experience in corporate and commercial law

Strong communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Locum Corporate Lawyer – Part Time (2–3 days per week) – Up to £70 per hour Outside IR35 – Remote Working – Initial 4 months

Venn Group’s specialist Legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Corporate Lawyer to join a Local Authority on an initial 4-month assignment. This role offers fully remote working arrangements (other than collecting equipment) and is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Corporate Lawyer to provide specialist support on a range of business transactions.

The Role

Position: Locum Corporate Lawyer
Duration: Initial 4 months with the possibility for extension
Rate: Up to £70 per hour Outside IR35
Working Pattern: Part Time, 2–3 days per week (can do Full Time if needed)

Duties will include:

• Assisting with the sale of businesses and transfer of business operations
• Advising on corporate structure, issues, and warranties
• Drafting and reviewing transactional and contractual documentation
• Providing commercial and corporate advice to senior stakeholders
• Supporting the wider legal team with related corporate and governance matters

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with experience in corporate and commercial law
• Previous local government or public sector experience desirable but not essential
• Strong transactional and advisory skills, with experience handling complex corporate matters

For further information, or to apply for this role, please contact the team on 07441 916438 or email [e-mail]

Job Reference: J92087

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.