2141 - Senior Lawyer

Construction Industry Training Board; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Peterborough is looking for a Senior Lawyer to provide expert legal advice across various domains including public law and commercial contracts. This high-impact role involves leading legal matters, guiding senior leadership, and managing a diverse portfolio. Suitable candidates should have a legal qualification and relevant post-qualification experience. The position allows for hybrid working arrangements and offers competitive benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown

Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)

Life assurance (4x salary)

2 paid volunteering days per year

24/7 GP Services

Professional development & funded training qualifications

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Qualified legal professional with right to practice in England and Wales.
• Strong post-qualification experience in public or commercial law.
• Proven ability to manage complex caseloads independently.

Responsibilities

• Act as legal advisor across CITB's full remit of work.
• Lead on complex legal matters and manage diverse portfolio.
• Interpret and advise on legislation and statutory powers.
• Draft and review high-value contracts and manage legal risk.
• Support colleagues across the organisation with legal guidance.
• Represent CITB in legal matters including tribunals or court.

Skills

Public law expertise

Commercial contract knowledge

Procurement regulation understanding

Legal advisory skills

Independent case management

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive

Job description

Overview

Are you a skilled legal professional looking to make a real impact in the public sector? At CITB, we’re seeking a confident, strategic, and commercially-minded Senior Lawyer to play a critical role in shaping the legal direction of our organisation. If you're passionate about public service and want to contribute to the construction industry’s success, this opportunity could be for you.

Role

Senior Lawyer

Role Details

• Location: Peterborough (CITB are currently operating hybrid working arrangements with the expectation that team members are in the office a minimum of 3-4 days per month and in addition as required for meetings or otherwise.) We are also open to full-time flexible working arrangements which can be discussed at interview.
• Hours of Work: Full-time (35 hours per week)
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary Range: £64,890 - £69,300
• Grade: SL2
• Target Salary: £67,162 + £6,799 Car Allowance (annually)

Please ensure you complete the application form and Statement of Suitability for this opportunity.

Why This Role?

This is a high-impact role at the heart of CITB’s legal function. You’ll provide expert legal advice across a broad range of areas, from public and regulatory law to commercial contracts, procurement, and data protection. This is your chance to work strategically, influence key decisions and ensure CITB operates confidently and compliantly within its statutory framework.

You’ll be joining a respected Legal Team at a time of exciting change, with the freedom to lead on complex matters and collaborate closely with senior leadership.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Acting as a trusted legal advisor across CITB’s full remit of work.
• Leading on complex legal matters and managing your own diverse portfolio.
• Interpreting and advising on legislation, regulations, and statutory powers.
• Drafting and reviewing high-value contracts and managing legal risk.
• Supporting colleagues across the organisation, including Board and Executive level, with timely and commercially sound legal guidance.
• Representing CITB in legal matters including tribunals or court when required.
• Commissioning and managing external legal support where appropriate.

Your Experience

• Qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive with the right to practise in England and Wales.
• Strong post-qualification experience in at least one of the following: public/regulatory law, commercial/contract law, or public procurement.
• Proven ability to manage complex caseloads independently while providing clear, strategic advice.
• Experience working in-house, ideally within the public sector, with the confidence to advise senior stakeholders.
• For full details, please refer to the Role Profile.

What You’ll Get in Return

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 3 days Christmas shutdown
• Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• 24/7 GP Services
• Professional development & funded training qualifications
• Employee Assistance Programme — because your wellbeing matters
• A team that respects you, your trade, and your time-served knowledge

About CITB

CITB aims to lead the construction sector by example to ensure fairness, inclusion and respect for all. We seek to develop an organisation which reflects Britain’s diverse population, and our main objective is to create a culture that enables our customers to strive towards an organisational community that is reflective of today’s society.

Closing Date

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the stated closing date. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis; therefore, early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.