Principal Commercial Solicitor and Legal Team Leader

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 or email

Job Reference: J91907

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