Interim Commercial Lawyer

Interim Commercial Lawyer – East Anglia– Initial 3-6 Months+ - Remote Working – Up to £75 per hour Umbrella

Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently working with a East Anglia based Authority to recruit an Interim Conmercial Lawyer. The successful candidate will require a background in a Local Government setting.

The Role:

Working Arrangement: Full Time, remote working
Duration: Initial 3-6 months with likely extension thereafter
Rate: Up to £75 per hour Umbrella

Role Responsibilities:

• You’ll be the primary legal contact for colleagues and stakeholders on a wide range of commercial matters.
• A key part of your role will involve advising on complex contractual arrangements and supporting the delivery of strategic initiatives.
• Drafting and reviewing grant funding agreements, terms and conditions, and memorandum of understanding (MOUs) from central government.
• Working closely with the Procurement team to develop working practices, policies and procedures with regards to procurement law.
• Supporting the Procurement Team in the procurement of goods, works and services – providing timely legal advice on procurement law

Candidate Requirements:

1. Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience in Commercial law
2. Proven experience managing legal teams within a Local Authority legal service is essential, including responsibility for performance, development and operational delivery
3. Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience advising senior Officers, Members and corporate leadership teams
4. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment whilst managing competing priorities

For further information, or to apply for this position, please contact Philippa Stoate or Phoebe Maries on , or via email at

Job Reference: J97620

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

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not possible 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 on this occasion.

Interim Commercial Lawyer – East Anglia– Initial 3-6 Months+ - Remote Working – Up to £75 per hour Umbrella