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Locum Commercial Contracts Lawyer

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Job ID:

39536

Practice Area(s):

Procurement/Contracts

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
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Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

04.06.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Salary Type:

per hour
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Job Description:

Locum Commercial Contracts Lawyer – Full Time – Fully Remote – Up to £55-£60 per hour Umbrella
 
Venn Group’s specialist Public Sector Legal team is currently recruiting for a Locum Commercial Contracts Lawyer to join a well-regarded Local Government legal team on an interim basis, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to a busy and established Local Authority.
 
Role Details:
Position: Locum Commercial Contracts Lawyer
Working Arrangement: Full Time, Fully Remote working
Duration: Initial 3+ months with the possibility for extension
Rate: £55-£60 per hour umbrella DOE
 
Duties may include:
  • Managing a full caseload of Commercial Contracts matters on behalf of the Local Authority
  • Advising on Procurement matters and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a range of commercial agreements and contracts
  • Providing legal support on potential waste contracts and associated matters
  • Advising officers and stakeholders on complex commercial and contractual issues
  • Supporting the wider legal team with general commercial law matters as required
 
Candidate Requirements:
  • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive (or equivalent) with experience of Commercial Law
  • Experience working within Local Government or the Public Sector is desirable
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills
  • Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders and teams
 
Job Reference: J95802
 
For more information, please contact Phoebe Maries or Ebby Vallance on 07441 916438, or email midlandslegal@venngroup.com
 
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.
 
Due to the high volume of applications, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team has not contacted you within 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.
 
Locum Commercial Contracts Lawyer – Full Time – Fully Remote – Up to £55-£60 per hour Umbrella
 
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Locum Commercial Contracts Lawyer

col-narrow-left   

Job ID:

39536

Practice Area(s):

Procurement/Contracts

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
col-narrow-right   

Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

04.06.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Salary Type:

per hour
col-wide   

Job Description:

Locum Commercial Contracts Lawyer – Full Time – Fully Remote – Up to £55-£60 per hour Umbrella
 
Venn Group’s specialist Public Sector Legal team is currently recruiting for a Locum Commercial Contracts Lawyer to join a well-regarded Local Government legal team on an interim basis, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to a busy and established Local Authority.
 
Role Details:
Position: Locum Commercial Contracts Lawyer
Working Arrangement: Full Time, Fully Remote working
Duration: Initial 3+ months with the possibility for extension
Rate: £55-£60 per hour umbrella DOE
 
Duties may include:
  • Managing a full caseload of Commercial Contracts matters on behalf of the Local Authority
  • Advising on Procurement matters and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a range of commercial agreements and contracts
  • Providing legal support on potential waste contracts and associated matters
  • Advising officers and stakeholders on complex commercial and contractual issues
  • Supporting the wider legal team with general commercial law matters as required
 
Candidate Requirements:
  • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive (or equivalent) with experience of Commercial Law
  • Experience working within Local Government or the Public Sector is desirable
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills
  • Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders and teams
 
Job Reference: J95802
 
For more information, please contact Phoebe Maries or Ebby Vallance on 07441 916438, or email midlandslegal@venngroup.com
 
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.
 
Due to the high volume of applications, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team has not contacted you within 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.
 
Locum Commercial Contracts Lawyer – Full Time – Fully Remote – Up to £55-£60 per hour Umbrella