Commercial Contracts & Procurement Lawyer

Venn Group - Birmingham; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Peterborough City Council as a Commercial Contracts & Procurement Lawyer, handling multi-million pound contracts and contributing to major infrastructure projects. This role offers strong career progression, hybrid working, and excellent benefits, including a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Car leasing scheme

Flexible working

Structured progression pathway

CPD support

Qualifications

• Strong commercial contracts experience with public sector knowledge preferred.
• Understanding of procurement law and public sector regulations.
• Experience with grant funding agreements and subsidy control is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on commercial contracts.
• Provide expert procurement law advice ensuring compliance.
• Collaborate with finance, project management, and service teams.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Ability to explain complex legal concepts

Education

Qualified Solicitor with current practicing certificate

Barrister

Fellow of CILEx

Job description

Commercial Contracts & Procurement Lawyer - Peterborough City Council

£49,764 - £53,895 + Excellent Benefits | Permanent | Hybrid Working

High-Value Contracts | Major Projects | Clear Career Progression

Ready to handle multi-million pound contracts and major development projects? Join Peterborough City Council's Commercial team and play a pivotal role in delivering ambitious infrastructure projects while building your career in one of local government's most dynamic legal specialisms.

Your High-Impact Practice

As Peterborough transforms with major regeneration projects, you'll be at the commercial heart of it all, handling contracts that shape the city's future:

• High-Value Contracts – Manage agreements up to £10 million, from complex ICT systems to major infrastructure projects
• Station Quarter Development – Provide commercial legal support for one of the region's most significant regeneration schemes
• Community Infrastructure – Work on exciting projects like the proposed new multi-million pound swimming pool
• Grant Funding Excellence – Navigate complex funding agreements that bring vital resources to the city
• Cutting-Edge Compliance – Stay at the forefront of subsidy control and GDPR requirements

What You'll Do

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on commercial contracts ranging from service agreements to major capital projects
• Provide expert procurement law advice ensuring compliance with public sector regulations
• Handle grant funding agreements and subsidy control matters
• Advise on GDPR compliance across commercial arrangements
• Support ICT contract negotiations and technology procurement
• Work on construction and development agreements for major infrastructure projects
• Collaborate with finance, project management, and service delivery teams
• Provide training and guidance to officers on commercial and procurement matters

Why This Role Offers Exceptional Career Growth

Ambitious Projects: Work on contracts that will define Peterborough's future – from digital infrastructure to leisure facilities

Rapid Development: With major regeneration underway, you'll gain experience across the full spectrum of commercial law faster than anywhere else

Clear Progression: We actively support ambitious lawyers – excellent opportunities for career advancement for capable candidates

High-Value Experience: Regular exposure to multi-million pound contracts builds premium commercial skills

Diverse Portfolio: From ICT to construction, grants to procurement – develop expertise across multiple commercial sectors

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor with current practicing certificate, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEx
• Strong commercial contracts experience with public sector knowledge preferred
• Understanding of procurement law and public sector regulations
• Experience with grant funding agreements and subsidy control (desirable)
• Knowledge of GDPR and data protection in commercial contexts
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness
• Ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal colleagues
• Ambition to develop expertise in high-value commercial work

Your Rewards & Future

Competitive Salary: £49,764 - £53,895 with clear progression opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme, car leasing scheme, and more Flexible Working: Hybrid model with just 2 days in our well-connected offices

Career Development: Structured progression pathway for ambitious candidates

Professional Growth: Strong CPD support and opportunities to develop specialist expertise

Ready to Accelerate Your Commercial Career?

If you're a commercial lawyer ready to work on substantial projects that make a real difference, while building a career with clear progression opportunities, this is your moment.

Join us and become part of Peterborough's commercial transformation story.

Apply now and take the next step in your commercial law career.

Feel free to contact Nik Stoate at Venn Group with any queries at [e-mail]