Commercial Lawyer – Contracts, Procurement & Negotiation

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services provider in Wakefield is seeking a Commercial Lawyer to draft, review, and negotiate various contracts. The role involves providing legal advice on procurement and contract management while ensuring compliance with legislation. The ideal candidate will have experience in governance, risk management, and strategic commercial advice. This full-time position is temporary and offers a pay rate of £27.01 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Ability to provide legal advice on procurement and legislation compliance.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk, and strategic commercial matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts and agreements.
• Provide legal advice on procurement, commissioning, contract management, and compliance with relevant legislation.
• Advise on governance, risk, and strategic commercial matters.
• Support contract disputes, variations, and negotiations.
• Work closely with internal departments, external partners, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure legal risks are identified, communicated, and mitigated.
• Prepare clear, concise reports, legal opinions, and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement of legal processes and commercial practices.

Job description

A legal services provider in Wakefield is seeking a Commercial Lawyer to draft, review, and negotiate various contracts. The role involves providing legal advice on procurement and contract management while ensuring compliance with legislation. The ideal candidate will have experience in governance, risk management, and strategic commercial advice. This full-time position is temporary and offers a pay rate of £27.01 per hour.