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Legal

Interim

07-04-2026

17-04-2026

SFA-786-1071


PAYE: £49.43 per hour Limited/Umbrella: £68.81 per hour


Job Purpose

We have an excellent opportunity to appoint an interim Head of Commercial to work for a leading borough council.

1-2 days per week in the office, remainder remote.

Your new role

  • Draft, negotiate and complete s106, s38, s278 agreements and any other agreement and licences relating to planning and highways matters.
  • Advise on all matters relating on planning and highways matters.
  • Lead, manage and supervise a team of contract lawyers, planning lawyers and property lawyers.
  • Positively contribute as member of the Legal Services Management Team.
  • Conduct member training.
  • Attend and advise at planning committee and any other council committees, as necessary.
  • Deputise for the council's Monitoring Officer including attending high level meetings.
  • Progress the council's various corporate agenda.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or call us on 020 7096 2981 for further details.

This position closes in 9 days