Commercial Team Lead

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.

To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Ebby Vallance or Phoebe Maries on 07441 916438 or via email at midlandslegal@venngroup.com.