Principal Commercial Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; Remote; GBP 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading public sector legal service as a Principal Commercial Lawyer, influencing major procurement and regeneration projects. This contractually remote role offers true work flexibility, a chance to mentor junior lawyers, and the opportunity to impact community services significantly.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (increasing to 30) + bank holidays

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Generous administrative support

Qualifications

• Significant experience in contracts and procurement, ideally within local government.
• Collaboration and strategic approach to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting, negotiating and advising on complex commercial contracts.
• Advise procurement, property, and regeneration departments.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Legal Advice

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

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Client:

South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils

Location:

oxford district, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Principal Commercial Lawyer

£62,445 - £67,884 | Fully Remote (contractually) | Annualised Hours

We’re looking for an accomplished commercial contracts lawyer to take the reins as Principal Commercial Lawyer, a senior role at the heart of major procurement and regeneration initiatives across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils.

This is your chance to shape the legal direction of transformative projects while mentoring junior colleagues and influencing strategic decisions at the highest levels.

Why Join

? True Flexibility, This is a contractually remote role. Work where you want, how you want, with full IT support and a mature, trust-based culture.

? Major Contracts Lead on complex commercial contracts, spanning waste services, vehicle fleets, solar infrastructure, and insurance portfolios.

? Strong Support With a strong administrative team, you will be able to focus where your skills have the most value.

? Strategic Influence Be involved from day one on procurement planning and contract design. You’ll work alongside senior officers to embed legal excellence from the outset.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on drafting, negotiating and advising on complex commercial contracts and projects.

• Advise departments including procurement, property, and regeneration.

• Draft and approve contract suites across construction, consultancy, ICT and more.

• Support major redevelopment and social housing investment projects.

• Supervise two qualified lawyers; support admin staff and mentor future legal talent.

• Advise elected members and committees on key legal issues and governance.

What You’ll Bring

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (with practising certificate)

Significant experience in contracts and procurement, ideally within local government

Confidence managing complex, high-value matters with minimal supervision

Collaborative and strategic approach to leadership and client relationships

Commitment to delivering excellent public service legal advice

The Package

? Remote Working: Contractually remote, fully enabled with case management system

Annualised Hours: Average 37 hours/week with flexibility on how you schedule them

? Generous Leave: 25 days (rising to 30) + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown

?️ Continuous Service Recognition: Your existing public sector service counts towards leave

? Secure Pension: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

? Well-Resourced: Admin support means more time for legal work, less time on paperwork

? Exciting Pipeline: From £10m housing investment to decarbonisation and fleet procurement

About Us

We are the shared legal service for South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils. With an ambitious vision and a growing reputation, we’re modernising how in-house legal teams operate. We value professional excellence, trust, flexibility, and impact; and we support each other to deliver it. We’re entering a new phase and we’re looking for a Principal Lawyer who can help lead the way.

Apply today

Apply now to be at the forefront of public sector contract law, helping shape communities and services for years to come. To apply or find out more, contact our recruitment partner Venn Group

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Created on 26/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom