Job Description

Locum Legal Project Lawyer – Up to £65 per hour (umbrella) – 6+ months

Venn Group’s specialist legal team is currently working with a Local Authority seeking a Locum Lawyer with strong governance, company law, and public sector experience to lead a key review project.

Role Overview:

• Position: Locum Legal Project Lawyer

• Location: Remote working with first day attendance

• Contract Length: Initial 6 months, with possibility of extension

• Rate: Up to £65 per hour (umbrella)

• Hours: Full time (compressed working considered)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage legal workstreams for LATC and commercial projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring effective collaboration across departments and timely delivery.
• Advise on the establishment, governance, and operation of LATCs, including:
• Drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements.
• Structuring boards and constitutional documents.
• Ensuring Teckal and in-house exemption compliance.
• Provide company law guidance on incorporation, directors’ duties, and statutory obligations.
• Support compliance with public procurement law, subsidy control, and local authority trading powers.
• Streamline governance and legal workflows, identifying and implementing process improvements to reduce duplication and accelerate delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified solicitor or barrister (England & Wales), or equivalent legal qualification.
• Proven experience advising on LATC setup and governance, including Teckal compliance, shareholder arrangements, and corporate structuring.
• Solid understanding of:
• Public procurement law and its application to local authorities.
• Companies Act 2006 and company governance frameworks.
• Local government trading powers and commercialisation strategies.

To apply, please contact Felicity Woodbridge or Ebby Vallance on 07441916438, or email: localgovlegal@venngroup.com

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

Due to high volumes of applications, if you do not hear from us within 48 hours, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.