Principal Commercial Solicitor and Legal Team Leader

Venn Group - Birmingham; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Commercial Solicitor and Legal Team Leader for a Midlands-based Local Authority. This role offers hybrid working with up to £75 per hour. Responsibilities include managing commercial contracts and mentoring a legal team. Ideal candidates should have significant local government experience and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Significant local government or public sector experience required.
• Proven leadership experience in managing a legal team.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading a varied caseload of commercial contracts and procurement matters.
• Providing strategic oversight to the legal team.
• Mentoring junior colleagues.
• Delivering high-quality legal advice across the Council.
• Reporting to the Deputy Monitoring Officer.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial and procurement law knowledge

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Overview

Principal Commercial Solicitor & Legal Team Leader – Hybrid Working – Up to £75 per hour umbrella – Initial 3–6 months – Midlands

Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently recruiting for a Principal Commercial Solicitor and Legal Team Leader to join a Midlands-based Local Authority on an initial 3–6 month assignment, with potential for extension. The role offers hybrid working arrangements, ideally with weekly office attendance, and is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Commercial Lawyer to lead a busy legal team.

The Role

Position: Principal Commercial Solicitor & Legal Team Leader
Duration: Initial 3–6 months, with potential for extension
Rate: Up to £75 per hour umbrella
Working Pattern: Full time, hybrid, ideally with weekly/fortnightly office attendance

Key Responsibilities

• Leading a varied caseload of commercial contracts, procurement matters, and partnership agreements
• Providing strategic oversight to the wider legal team and delegating work effectively
• Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues
• Ensuring the delivery of high-quality legal advice across the Council
• Reporting directly to the Deputy Monitoring Officer

Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with significant local government or public sector experience
• Strong knowledge of commercial and procurement law
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop a legal team
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills

For further information, or to apply for this role, please contact Ebby Vallance or Louise Francis on 07441 916438 or email [e-mail]

Job Reference: J91907

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