Public Sector Commercial Lawyer - Contracts & Procurement

Lancashire County Council; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council’s Legal (Commercial & Procurement) team seeks a qualified solicitor, barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive to join as a general commercial lawyer with exposure to contracts, tenders and procurement matters.

The role involves drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, advising on procurement legislation and subsidy control, and supporting strategic projects across the council.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive admitted to practice.
• Experience in commercial contract drafting and procurement matters is desirable.
• Understanding of procurement legislation and subsidy control is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on commercial and procurement matters for the council.
• Draft and negotiate contracts, procurement documents and tenders.
• Advise on academy conversions and other high-value projects as required.

Skills

Commercial law

Contract drafting

Procurement law

Negotiation

Education

Solicitor or Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Lancashire County Council’s Legal (Commercial & Procurement) team seeks a qualified solicitor, barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive to join as a general commercial lawyer with exposure to contracts, tenders and procurement matters.

The role involves drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, advising on procurement legislation and subsidy control, and supporting strategic projects across the council.