Lead Commercial & Construction Lawyer - Public Sector

Leicester Bus Partnership; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Childcare vouchers

Bus/train discounts

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Leicester City Council is seeking an experienced solicitor or chartered legal executive to act as a lead lawyer on major commercial projects. The role involves handling a diverse caseload across contract and construction law, providing practical, commercially aware advice to support the council’s investment programmes.

You will work in a flexible, hybrid setup with opportunities for professional development, generous annual leave and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Qualifications

• Significant experience providing commercial and contract law advice.
• Ability to work pragmatically and deliver practical legal solutions.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of commercial, construction and contract law matters as lead lawyer on major projects.
• Advise on complex commercial arrangements, funding agreements, development projects, construction contracts and collaboration agreements.
• Collaborate with project managers, procurement colleagues and senior officers to deliver investment programmes.

Skills

Commercial and contract law

Client relationship management

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive

Job description

Leicester City Council is seeking an experienced solicitor or chartered legal executive to act as a lead lawyer on major commercial projects. The role involves handling a diverse caseload across contract and construction law, providing practical, commercially aware advice to support the council’s investment programmes.

You will work in a flexible, hybrid setup with opportunities for professional development, generous annual leave and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.