Our client is a large local government organisation and looking for an experienced Senior Commercial Lawyer to join their team to work on a permanent basis

Your main specialism will be procurement and commercial contracts and you will also have a good understanding of the legal and practical requirements that apply to grant funding operations. Experience in transport, regeneration/development and/or information law is advantageous, as well as corporate governance experience in a local government environment. You will have a broad legal foundation, sound research skills and the self-awareness to enable you to work safely across areas outside of your specialisms.

You will be able to provide legal advice and assistance directly but will also be expected to procure and then manage the provision of external legal support where necessary to give the client a complete, "one touch" legal service. Previous local or central government experience is advantageous (either in-house or as a regular client base), but not essential. However, you will be expected to navigate and advise on internal clearance and decision-making processes. You will also have or be able to rapidly develop a keen awareness of key events and issues on the local, regional, and national stage which will affect our priorities, ability to deliver and our relationships with key partners.

• Provide comprehensive legal support to the Organisation’s projects from inception to completion
• Draft and negotiate legal agreements, often on a bespoke basis, to support project objectives for the Organisation, to protect their legal position.
• Provide strategic and professional advice on legal, constitutional, and corporate governance issues.
• Represent the Combined Authority with a range of stakeholders, including four Unitary Councils, the Local Enterprise Partnership, and the private sector in a professional and diligent manner.
• Working with other members of the Legal and Democratic Services and Procurement teams to make open, honest and effective decisions within the Combined Authorities’ formal governance structures.

You will need a good knowledge of the legal framework, with high standards of professionalism and strategic awareness and ultimately always focuses on delivery?

Our client is growing substantially, and the legal team is growing with it. Our lawyers have significant autonomy and responsibility over the sheer quality of work they will be involved in. We provide a supportive and friendly working environment with a commitment to career and professional development.

Part time applications may be considered for this role.