Senior Commercial Lawyer

Your new company
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the largest local authority legal teams in the region, working within a well-established and supportive Contracts and Commercial team.

The team provides legal advice on a broad range of commercial matters, often involving high-value, complex and politically sensitive projects. There is a strong emphasis on professional development, employee wellbeing and flexible working, with genuine hybrid arrangements available.

The office is based in West Yorkshire and is well connected to Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield and York.

Your new role
As a Commercial Lawyer, you will advise on a varied portfolio of commercial and procurement matters. Your work will include:

• Advising on public procurement processes, including drafting tender documentation and responding to procurement challenges
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts for a diverse range of services
• Advising on grant agreements
• Providing advice on information law and GDPR
• Supporting high-value and strategically important projects
• Opportunities to gain exposure to construction law and subsidy control
• Potential involvement in areas such as intellectual property, employment law and company secretarial matters

Depending on your experience, you will have the opportunity to work autonomously and manage your own workload, while benefiting from support from experienced colleagues and the wider legal team.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of CILEX with an appropriate practising certificate.
You will ideally have:

• Experience or an interest in commercial contracts and/or procurement law
• A commercial, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
• The confidence to manage your own workload with appropriate support
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• An interest in developing your knowledge of the commercial and legal issues affecting the public sector

Applications are welcomed from lawyers at different stages of their careers, including those early in their career, experienced lawyers and individuals returning to practice. NQ+ will be considered.
Previous local government experience is not essential, and training and support can be provided to candidates looking to develop their public-sector commercial experience.

What you'll get in return
You will join a friendly and supportive legal team with a strong commitment to career development and work-life balance. Benefits include:

• Genuine hybrid working with a limited requirement to attend the office
• Flexible working and flexitime arrangements
• 36.5 days' annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing to 41.5 days after five years' continuous service, based on a 37-hour working week
• Excellent public-sector pension scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Family-friendly working policies
• Access to employee wellbeing initiatives, including counselling, physiotherapy and health assessments
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Salary £41k+

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