Commercial Law Specialist

  • Sunderland Council
  • Sunderland, Tyne And Wear
  • Feb 09, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Commercial Law Specialist

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Salary: Grade 11 (SCP 48 - 52) £60,244 - £64,869

Hours per week: 37

Vacancy ID: (phone number removed)

Employment Location: City Hall, Sunderland / Agile Working

Closing date: 16 Feb

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Law and Governance Service at Sunderland City Council. A motivated and experienced solicitor is required for the post of Commercial Law Specialist, to work alongside the other experienced commercial lawyers in the team.

The post-holder will advise the Council and its external clients upon public procurement law, commercial contracts and projects.

The post-holder will be based at the Council's new City Hall building and will also have the opportunity to work on a hybrid (home working) basis.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the requirements of the post.

Closing date: 16 February :59.

To Apply

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