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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 10 days