Procurement & Commercial Lawyer

Lawyers In Local Government; Horsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Procurement & Commercial Lawyer, where you'll provide strategic legal advice across the project lifecycle. This role involves working closely with a high-performing team, advising on complex contracts, and ensuring compliance with public procurement regulations. You will play a crucial role in shaping procurement strategies and resolving disputes, all while enjoying a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including generous annual leave and flexible working options. Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your unique contributions and supports your career growth.

Benefits

28 days Annual Leave

Generous Employer-Contribution Pension Scheme

Free Travel on rail and buses

Flexible Working Practices

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Modern office space

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a current practising certificate.
• Post-qualification experience in procurement or commercial law.

Responsibilities

• Advise on procurement strategy and contract drafting.
• Negotiate and produce contracts for various agreements.
• Provide legal support on public contract regulations.

Skills

Legal Advice

Contract Negotiation

Dispute Resolution

Analytical Skills

Procurement Strategy

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

CILEX Fellowship

Job description

Please note that the Combined Authority will consider requests for part-time working and/or job share.

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Procurement & Commercial Lawyer to join our in-house Legal, Governance & Compliance Services Team. This is an opportunity to become part of a small, high-performing team, providing strategic legal advice across the full project lifecycle - from early development to the award of contracts. You will act as a senior advisor for the Combined Authority in relation to the in-house Legal Procurement & Commercial function and provide legal support in connection with all aspects of commercial contracts. This includes delivering robust, pragmatic support and advice on contract drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolution.

This is a Non-Police Personnel Vetting (Abbreviated) Level 2 post and is subject to vetting clearance.

Our Offer: Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

• 28 days Annual Leave (increasing upon years of service) plus Bank Holidays
• Generous Employer-Contribution Pension Scheme
• Free Travel on rail and buses across West Yorkshire with the M-Card (Zones 1-5)
• Flexible Working Practices with Health & Wellbeing initiatives, including agile working options, as well as a generous flexi-time scheme to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals.
• Bright, airy, modern office space, with all latest technology, just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station.
  

The Role: Reporting into the Principal Lawyer (Procurement & Commercial), your key responsibilities will include:

• Advise on the selected procurement strategy.
• Prepare, negotiate, and produce contracts including call offs, order forms, standard and bespoke agreements.
• Advise on Contracts Standing Orders, the application of the Public Contract Regulations and Procurement Act 2023, tender clarifications and procurement
• Advise on novations, variations, extensions, contractual disputes and
• Arrange corporate advice pertaining to procurement and litigation as
• Work with other departments on shared ventures helping at all stages of the contract
  

Please review the Role Profile on our website for more information about the responsibilities.

About You: You will have the following key skills, attributes, education and experience:

• You will be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister entitled to hold a current practising certificate or full CILEX (Fellowship).
• Post-qualification practical experience, ideally in a similar role either in the private or public sector or in an in-house capacity.
• Experience of advising on major projects or projects with a significant impact.
• Sound judgement and outstanding analytical skills and experience of advising on and drafting complex and commercial documentation.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in other related areas of the Legal Team if required.
  
  

To Apply: If this sounds like your next role, please complete the application form and tell us within the supporting statement why you would be a great fit for our role and how your skills, knowledge and experience align with the requirements within the Role Profile. Please visit our Advice for Candidates webpage and review the guidance on this page for support in completing your application form.

Further Information: The Combined Authority is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro divergent. To find out more about inclusivity at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority please visit our dedicated webpage.

Under the Disability Confident Scheme, applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview, subject to the minimum criteria being met.

Please note that whilst it is our policy to recruit at SP1 for all appointments, which is the salary stated above, each role includes career salary progression, with incremental increases applicable in most cases on an annual basis.