Locum Legal Services Director

4 weeks ago


South West England, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time
Job Title: Locum Legal Services Manager & Deputy Monitoring Officer

Working Pattern: 3 to 4 days per week, with flexibility for compressed hours

Working Arrangement: Hybrid, with office attendance required once a week

Daily Rate: Competitive, depending on experience

Contract Length: Initial 3-month contract, with potential for extension

About the Role

This is a key position where you will contribute to upholding good governance across the council and providing strategic legal support to various departments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supporting the Monitoring Officer in maintaining high standards of governance, ethics, and transparency within the council.
  • Managing and resolving complaints, working closely with Councillors to address legal queries.
  • Line management of a team.
  • Providing expert legal advice on a variety of matters, with a strong knowledge of Local Government law across directorates.
  • Office attendance required once a week.
Candidate Profile
  • Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with strong leadership and governance experience.
  • Strong people management skills, with a proven ability to oversee a legal team and work collaboratively with councillors and other stakeholders.
  • Able to work a minimum of 3 days per week and up to 4 days per week.
What We Offer

This role is ideal for a legal professional looking to step into a leadership position within a dynamic Local Authority. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV for further details.



  • South West England, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

    Job Title: Locum Legal Services Manager & Deputy Monitoring OfficerVenn Group is seeking an experienced Locum Legal Services Manager & Deputy Monitoring Officer to join a Local Authority on a 3-month contract, with potential for extension.Key Responsibilities:Support the Monitoring Officer in maintaining high standards of governance, ethics, and transparency...


  • South West England, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

    Job Title: Locum Legal Services Manager & Deputy Monitoring OfficerVenn Group is seeking an experienced Locum Legal Services Manager & Deputy Monitoring Officer to join a Local Authority on a 3-month contract, with potential for extension.Key Responsibilities:Support the Monitoring Officer in maintaining high standards of governance, ethics, and transparency...


  • South West England, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

    Job Title: Locum Legal Services Manager & Deputy Monitoring OfficerWorking Pattern: 3 to 4 days per week, with flexibility for compressed hoursWorking Arrangement: Hybrid, with office attendance once per weekDaily Rate: CompetitiveContract Length: Initial 3-month contract, with potential for extensionWe are seeking an experienced Locum Legal Services Manager...


  • South West England, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

    Job Title: Locum Legal Services Manager & Deputy Monitoring OfficerWorking Pattern: 3 to 4 days per week, with flexibility for compressed hoursWorking Arrangement: Hybrid, with office attendance once per weekDaily Rate: CompetitiveContract Length: Initial 3-month contract, with potential for extensionWe are seeking an experienced Locum Legal Services Manager...


  • South West England, United Kingdom Venn Group Remote Work Freelance Full time

    Job Title: Locum Legal Services Manager & Deputy Monitoring OfficerWorking Pattern: 3 to 4 days per week, can allow for flexible working and compressed hoursWorking Arrangement: Hybrid working, office attendance once per weekDaily rate: D.O.E.Contract Length: Initial 3-month contract, with potential for extension A fantastic opportunity has arisen for...


  • South West England, United Kingdom Venn Group Remote Work Freelance Full time

    Locum Childcare Lawyer – South West – 3 Months Initial – Remote Working - £60 per hour Venn Group’s specialist Legal team is working with a South West Local Authority which is seeking to appoint a dynamic Locum Childcare Lawyer to join their team. This position is offered for an initial term of 4 months, on a fully remote working basis. Whilst this...

  • Locum Legal Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    England, North West England, UK, United Kingdom Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector Full time

    Locum Legal Assistant Hybrid Working£15 - £25 DOE Full time A well-regarded local authority in the North West is seeking an enthusiastic Housing Legal Assistant to join their friendly Legal team on a locum basis.The contract will begin on an initial 3-month contract with the view to extend on a rolling basis due to an increased workload.The ideal Legal...

  • Contracts Locum

    4 weeks ago


    South West England, United Kingdom Venn Group Remote Work Freelance Full time

    Contracts and Procurement Locum ? Urgently Required Remote Working ? South West ? 3 months + Overview: High quality of work, all remote A new opportunity has become available for an experienced Contracts Procurment Locum to join an established legal team within a vibrant Local Authority in the South West.  The successful candidate will be: Dealing with all...


  • West Midlands, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

    **Locum Principal Legal Assistant - Remote Working - Up to £20 per hour Umbrella - Midlands** Venn Group’s specialist legal team are recruiting for a Locum Principal Legal Assistant to join a Local Authority based in the **Midlands, **which is a great opportunity for anyone wanting to progress into holding a caseload in Local Government. The assignment...


  • South West England, United Kingdom Venn Group Remote Work Freelance Full time

    Locum Planning and Highways Lawyer – Local Authority – South West – Full Time – £55 Umbrella An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Planning Lawyer to join a Local Authority in the South West on an interim basis, to start as soon as possible. The ideal candidate would be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with previous...


  • South West England, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

    Job Title: Locum Education LawyerWe are seeking a highly skilled Locum Education Lawyer to join our team in the Midlands. As a key member of our team, you will provide expert advice and guidance on Education Law and other related legal areas.About the Role:This is a full-time, predominantly remote working position, with the opportunity to work on a range of...


  • South West England, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

    Job Title: Locum Education LawyerWe are seeking a highly skilled Locum Education Lawyer to join our team in the Midlands. As a key member of our team, you will provide expert advice and guidance on Education Law and other related legal areas.About the Role:This is a full-time, predominantly remote working position, with the opportunity to work on a range of...


  • South West England, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

    Locum Planning Lawyer OpportunityVenn Group's specialist legal team is currently recruiting for a skilled Locum Planning Lawyer to join a well-regarded Local Authority based in the South of England. The role is for an initial 3-month contract with the likelihood of extension. This is a fully remote position, allowing complete flexibility to work from...


  • South West England, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

    Locum Housing Litigation LawyerWe are seeking a skilled Locum Housing Litigation Lawyer to join our team on a part-time basis. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working within a Local Authority handling a caseload of Housing Litigation matters.Key Responsibilities:Undertake all aspects of legal work relating to Housing Litigation, including...


  • South West England, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

    Locum Housing Litigation LawyerWe are seeking a skilled Locum Housing Litigation Lawyer to join our team on a part-time basis. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working within a Local Authority handling a caseload of Housing Litigation matters.Key Responsibilities:Undertake all aspects of legal work relating to Housing Litigation, including...


  • South West England, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

    Locum Housing Litigation Lawyer OpportunityWe are seeking a skilled Locum Housing Litigation Lawyer to join our team on a part-time basis. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working within a Local Authority handling a caseload of Housing Litigation matters.Key Responsibilities:Undertake all aspects of legal work relating to Housing Litigation,...


  • South West England, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

    Locum Housing Litigation Lawyer OpportunityWe are seeking a skilled Locum Housing Litigation Lawyer to join our team on a part-time basis. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working within a Local Authority handling a caseload of Housing Litigation matters.Key Responsibilities:Undertake all aspects of legal work relating to Housing Litigation,...


  • North West England, United Kingdom Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector Full time

    Housing Legal Assistant RoleWe are seeking an experienced Housing Legal Assistant to join our team on a locum basis. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in housing law and be able to handle matters such as the Housing Act, Disrepair, Possession, and Advocacy.Key Responsibilities:Handling housing law matters, including the Housing Act,...

  • Locum Education Lawyer

    2 months ago


    South West England, United Kingdom Venn Group Remote Work Freelance Full time

    Locum Education Lawyer – Midlands – Full time – Predominantly Remote Working – 3-6 months + - November Start Position: Locum Education Lawyer Organisation: Midlands based Local Authority Rate: Flexible DOE Duration: 3-6 months initial assignment pending further extension Working hours: Full time, predominantly remote working with the exception of...


  • South West England, United Kingdom Venn Group Remote Work Freelance Full time

    Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer – Part Time (28 hours) – Remote Working – 3 months + - up to £50 - £55 per hour Umbrella – Midlands Position: Locum Adult Social Care LawyerOrganisation: Midlands based Local AuthorityDuration: 3 months +Working Hours: 22.5 hours (3 days) Working Arrangement: Remote WorkingHourly Rate: Up to £50 - £55 per hour...