Senior Lawyer - Contracts & Commercial
Location: Kirklees
Salary: £55,000 - £59,000 per annum
Experience: NQ+
Working Pattern: Hybrid / Flexible
Type: Permanent
This is an opportunity for a qualified lawyer at NQ level or above with experience in contracts, commercial law and, ideally, public sector procurement . The Role
You will provide legal advice across a broad range of commercial and contractual matters, supporting the Council and its services with clear, practical and commercially focused advice.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Advising on a range of commercial contracts and agreements .
- Providing legal advice on procurement matters and public sector contracting.
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and associated documentation.
- Advising internal stakeholders on contractual risks and obligations.
- Supporting procurement exercises and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
- Working closely with Council departments and external stakeholders.
- Managing a varied caseload and providing timely, practical legal advice.
- Contributing to the wider development and delivery of the Council's Legal Services.
I'm keen to hear from qualified Solicitors, Barristers or CILEX Lawyers who have experience in Contracts & Commercial law , with procurement experience particularly desirable.
You will ideally have:
- NQ+ post-qualification experience.
- Experience dealing with commercial contracts.
- Knowledge or experience of public sector procurement .
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
- The ability to provide clear and practical legal advice.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Local Authority or wider public sector experience is highly desirable.
- £55,000 - £59,000 per annum , depending on experience.
- Permanent Local Authority position.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Varied commercial and procurement caseload.
- Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders across the Council.
- Professional development and progression opportunities.
If you're a Contracts & Commercial Lawyer with procurement experience and are considering your next move, apply below or please get in touch with Umar Tawil at CRA Consulting for a confidential discussion.
Vacancy posted 15 days ago
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