Head of Service - Commercial Law

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector client is seeking a Head of Commercial Services Law to join their Senior Leadership Team. This role involves managing a respected legal team, providing strategic direction, and mentoring upcoming lawyers, with hybrid working options available. Ideal for a qualified Solicitor/Lawyer looking to influence organizational growth.

Benefits

Hybrid working—office twice weekly

Flexible hours and work-life balance options

Generous holiday allowance of 26 days

Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Legal expertise in contentious and non-contentious contract and procurement law.
• Leadership and management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Commercial Law team and maintain client relationships.
• Provide high-quality legal advice to clients and senior officers.
• Lead and support legal staff, ensuring excellent client care.

Skills

Supportive leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Client-focused communication

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor/Lawyer in England or Wales

Job description

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Head of Commercial Services Law, Northamptonshire

Client: Sellick Partnership

Location: Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 23.05.2025

Expiry Date: 07.07.2025

Job Description:

Head of Commercial Services Law

Location: Offices located across the East of England

Overview of the Head of Service (Commercial Law) role:

Sellick Partnership is partnering with a highly regarded public sector client to recruit a Head of Service within Commercial Law. This role is ideal for a qualified Solicitor/Lawyer to join the Senior Leadership Team, leading a respected commercial law team serving public sector clients, and involved in business strategy and client development. The role offers hybrid working with office presence twice a week, with flexible office location options across the East of England.

The successful candidate will support the Executive Director and colleagues by managing team performance, financial compliance, and practice management. Deputising for the Executive Director may be required. This is an excellent opportunity to lead from the top, influence organizational direction, mentor upcoming lawyers, and develop your career in a senior management capacity.

Main responsibilities include:

• Managing the Commercial Law team, supporting fee earners, and maintaining client relationships.
• Addressing challenges within the service.
• Providing high-quality legal advice to clients, elected members, and senior officers.
• Handling complex contracts and procurement law caseloads efficiently.
• Leading and supporting legal staff, ensuring excellent client care.
• Developing existing business relationships and seeking new clients through marketing and promotion.

Key competencies:

• Supportive leadership, collaborative work style, and stakeholder engagement.
• Confident, client-focused communicator with subject matter expertise and mentoring skills.
• Commercial awareness to contribute to strategic growth.

Minimum requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor/Lawyer in England or Wales or a member of the BAR with pupillage completed.
• Legal expertise in both contentious and non-contentious contract and procurement law.
• Leadership and management experience.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working—office twice weekly.
• Flexible hours and work-life balance options.
• Family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Generous holiday allowance of 26 days, increasing with service, plus public holidays and optional holiday purchase.
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.

Application process:

For more information or a confidential discussion, contact Natalie Ferguson at the Sellick Partnership Manchester office, or apply directly to be considered for this opportunity.