Senior Commercial Lawyer

Venn Group; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority legal team seeks a Senior Lawyer (Contracts) to provide legal expertise on contracts and procurement matters. Join them to work on high-profile projects in a flexible, dynamic environment where your contributions will significantly impact public service delivery.

Benefits

Hybrid working – up to three days a week remote

Flexible working options

Supportive, collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with relevant experience.
• Strong background in contract and procurement law.
• Experience providing legal advice and representation on complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on contract and procurement matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for public health and funding agreements.
• Train and supervise Paralegals and Legal Assistants.

Skills

Contract Law

Procurement Law

Legal Advice

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Barrister

Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

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Are you an experienced contracts lawyer looking for a meaningful role where your expertise can shape major projects and public services? We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Lawyer (Contracts) to join a forward-thinking local authority legal team. This role offers a dynamic environment, high-profile projects, and the flexibility to balance work and life effectively.

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of an organisation that truly values legal expertise and its role in shaping the future. You’ll work on complex contracts and procurement matters, collaborating with various in-house departments to drive excellence in public service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal advice on contract and procurement matters.
• Work alongside the procurement team to support various in-house client departments.
• Maintain a full caseload of contracts, including frameworks, call-off contracts, bespoke drafting, and concession contracts.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for public health, grant funding agreements, and subsidy control.
• Contribute to policy development and procedures related to contracts and procurement.
• Train and supervise Paralegals and Legal Assistants as required.
• Represent the legal team in council committees and meetings as necessary.
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation, case law, and policy changes.

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with relevant experience.
• Strong background in contract and procurement law.
• Experience providing legal advice and representation on complex matters.
• Salary: £48,378 - £51,571 plus market supplement of £6000
• Hybrid working – up to three days a week remote.
• 37-hour working week with flexible working options.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment.
• The chance to make a real impact in local government.