Interim Commercial Solicitor
Reference: J89570
Location: East Midlands (Hybrid – Weekly Office Attendance Preferred, but not essential)
Duration: 3 Months (Starting Early October)
Rate: Up to £55 Umbrella
Venn Group is pleased to be partnering with a Local Authority in the Midlands who are seeking an experienced Contracts Solicitor to provide interim support following the unexpected departure of their current locum.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Solicitor with a strong local government background to step into a varied and high-impact role, supporting key council functions in housing, regeneration, and construction. Within this role, procurement advice is not required, except in relation to contract procedure rules.
Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting and advising on JCT and NEC construction contracts
• Drafting grant funding agreements and contracts for services
• Providing advice on framework call-offs, including CCS and SCAPE
• Reviewing officer reports and advising on contract procedure rules and associated governance
• Ad-hoc advice on matters such as contractual debt recovery, procurement challenges, and contractual disputes

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years PQE
• Previous local government experience is essential
• Strong understanding of public sector contracts, governance, and frameworks

 
To discuss the role in more detail, please contact Phoebe Maries or Louise Francis on 07441 916438 or via email at localgovlegal@venngroup.com
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates. Due to the large volume of applications, it is not always possible to provide feedback to every applicant. If you have not been contacted within 48 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.