Locum Lead Lawyer - Commercial/Corporate

Venn Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Venn Group is looking for a Locum Lead Lawyer - Commercial/Corporate to join a Midlands-based Local Authority. This role offers hybrid working and involves providing strategic legal guidance and managing junior staff. Candidates should have substantial experience in legal practice within the public sector and possess strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commercial and corporate law.
• Experience in local government or public sector.
• Management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic legal guidance on commercial matters.
• Negotiating and drafting high-level commercial agreements.
• Collaborating with senior stakeholders across the council.

Skills

Negotiating

Drafting

Legal Guidance

Management

Education

Qualified Lawyer

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Locum Lead Lawyer - Commercial/Corporate

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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 [e-mail]

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 have 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

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