Locum Commercial Contracts Lawyer - Higher Education in England

Job description

Locum Commercial Contracts Lawyer – Up to £60 per hour umbrella – Remote Working – Initial 6+ months

Venn Group’s specialist legal team is currently working with a well-regarded University to recruit an experienced Commercial Contracts Lawyer to join the team on a locum basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Commercial Contracts Lawyer to join a friendly legal team.

The Role:

Position: Locum Commercial Contracts Lawyer

Rate: Up to £60 per hour umbrella

Duration: Initial 6+ months with the possibility for extension

Location: Remote working – occasional office attendance in the South East is desirable

Hours: Full Time, or 3-4 days per week

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and advise a variety of Commercial Contracts, including advising on procurement matters when needed
• Support on Data Protection and FOIA related matters
• Ensure legal compliance with relevant legislations

About You

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive with a strong background in Commercial Contracts
• Previous Higher Education or Public Sector experience is essential
• Ability to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision

To discuss the role in more detail, please contact Phoebe Maries or Ebby Vallance on 07441916438 or email at localgovlegal@venngroup.com

Job Reference: J91246

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

Due to the large volume of applications, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the tea has not contacted you within 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.

Locum Commercial Contracts Lawyer – Up to £60 per hour umbrella – Remote Working – Initial 6+ months

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

England

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

09-10-2025

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English