Principal Lawyer - Commercial and Procurement

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; England; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable public sector organization in Yorkshire is seeking a Principal Lawyer (Commercial and Procurement) to lead a small team. This role involves managing the Commercial and Procurement function, delivering critical legal advice on a variety of contracts and projects. Successful candidates will have a strong legal background, ideally in public sector law, with responsibilities centered around high-value procurements and stakeholder engagement. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of flexible benefits including a generous pension scheme and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary with incremental progression

Flexible working options

Local Government Pension Scheme

28 days annual leave

Free travel across the region

Training and development opportunities

Enhanced parental and bereavement leave

Confidential counselling services

Qualifications

• Significant recent post‑qualification experience, ideally in a public sector.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all complex and high‑value public procurements.
• Engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Manage the Commercial and Procurement service.

Skills

Public procurement regulations

Commercial contracts

Stakeholder engagement

Intellectual property law

Construction law

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Full CILEX (Fellowship)

Job description

Principal Lawyer - Commercial and Procurement

Sellick Partnership are delighted to be working with a reputable and forward‑thinking public sector organisation based in Yorkshire to recruit a Principal Lawyer (Commercial and Procurement) to lead a small team.

Salary: £56,000 – £65,000 per annum. Permanent. Location: Yorkshire. Work pattern: Hybrid.

We are seeking a proactive team leader to manage the Commercial and Procurement function and deliver excellent legal advice in relation to commercial contracts and projects. The team deals with a range of commercial and procurement functions, including:

• Commercial contracts
• Public procurement regulations
• Intellectual property law
• Infrastructure projects
• Construction law (including the NEC suite of contracts)
• Public transport schemes
• Major regeneration and energy projects
• Regional adult education, skills and training provision

Responsibilities:

• Lead on all complex and high‑value public procurements and the drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts.
• Engage proactively and effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including senior officers, directors, members and government officials, to drive the Combined Authority's commercial agenda.
• Shape, lead and manage the Commercial and Procurement service, guiding the team to provide the Combined Authority with a proactive, professional and comprehensive legal service.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary with incremental progression and annual cost‑of‑living increases.
• Flexible and agile working options, including a generous flexi‑time scheme.
• Highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme with 14% or 18% employer contributions.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Free travel across the region.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Enhanced parental and bereavement leave, plus other family‑friendly policies.
• 24/7 free confidential counselling services and the Headspace app for you and up to five family or friends.
• Modern workspace in a prime location – bright, contemporary offices just a 2‑minute walk from Leeds Train Station, fully equipped with the latest tech.

To be considered for this role, you must be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister entitled to hold a current practising certificate or full CILEX (Fellowship) with significant recent post‑qualification experience, ideally in a public sector organisation.

If you are interested in this Principal Lawyer (Commercial and Procurement) opportunity, please apply immediately to be considered for short‑listing.

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