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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 LeaderDuration: Initial 3–6 months, with potential for extensionRate: Up to £75 per hour umbrellaWorking Pattern: Full time, hybrid, ideally with weekly/fortnightly office attendance Key Responsibilities: Leading a varied caseload of commercial contracts, procurement matters, and partnership agreementsProviding strategic oversight to the wider legal team and delegating work effectivelySupporting and mentoring junior colleaguesEnsuring the delivery of high-quality legal advice across the CouncilReporting directly to the Deputy Monitoring Officer Ideal Candidate: Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with significant local government or public sector experienceStrong knowledge of commercial and procurement lawProven leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop a legal teamExcellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills For further information, or to apply for this role, please contact Ebby Vallance orLouise Francis on or email Job Reference: J91907 Ven