Locum Lead Lawyer - Commercial/Corporate

JR United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in the Midlands is looking for an experienced Locum Lead Lawyer specializing in Commercial/Corporate law. This role, offering hybrid work flexibility, involves providing strategic legal guidance, negotiating agreements, and managing staff. With an initial 3-month contract, this opportunity is excellent for those with a background in local government seeking to lead transformative projects.

Qualifications

• Managerial experience required.
• Highly experienced Principal Commercial Lawyer needed.
• Experience in local government or public sector work highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal guidance on Commercial matters.
• Negotiate and draft high-level commercial agreements.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across the council.

Skills

Legal guidance

Negotiating

Drafting

Collaboration

Management

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Experience in local government or public sector

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Locum Lead Lawyer - Commercial/Corporate, England

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Locum Lead Lawyer - Commercial/Corporate - Hybrid – Midlands Based Local Authority

Venn Group’s specialist legal team are seeking an experienced Locum Lead Lawyer to join a well-regarded Local Authority on a locum basis.

The Role:

• Position: Locum Lead Lawyer - Commercial/Corporate
• Duration: Initial 3-month basis, with the potential for extension
• Location: Hybrid, 1-2 office days per week
• Hours: Full Time

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing strategic legal guidance on Commercial matters
• Negotiating and drafting high-level commercial agreements
• Collaborating with senior stakeholders across the council and external partners
• Managing colleagues and junior staff members

About you:

• Managerial experience
• Ability to attend the office 1-2 days per week
• A highly experienced Principal Commercial Lawyer
• Experience in local government or public sector work is highly desirable

This is an exciting opportunity to take the lead on transformative projects, offering brilliant flexibility and an excellent hourly rate.

For more details, please apply, or contact Ebby Vallance or Felicity Woodbridge on 07441916438 or [emailprotected]

Job Reference: J88191

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency 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 in 48 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.

Locum Lead Lawyer - Commercial/Corporate - Hybrid – Midlands Based Local Authority