Interim Commercial Lawyer

Interim Commercial Lawyer – Midlands – Initial 3 Months - Remote Working – Up to £65 per hour Umbrella

Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently working with a Midlands 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 months with likely extension thereafter
Rate: Up to £65 per hour Umbrella

Role Responsibilities:

• Providing legal advice and supporting on a broad range of commercial matters relating to Infrastructure projects
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, including service agreements, consultancy appointments, framework agreements and supplier contracts
• Advising on procurement processes and public procurement legislation, supporting project teams through tender exercises and contract award procedures
• Drafting and negotiating funding, grant and partnership agreements, collaboration agreements, memoranda of understanding and joint venture documentation for stakeholders
• Advising on contract management issues, including contract variations, performance issues, disputes, liability matters and contract termination.

Candidate Requirements:

1. Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience in Commercial law
2. Experience of commercial contracts and procurement matters.
3. Knowledge of local government law and governance is desirable.
4. Experience advising on infrastructure, transport, regeneration or major projects would be advantageous.

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

Job Reference: J97691

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 – Midlands – Initial 3 Months - Remote Working – Up to £65 per hour Umbrella