Senior Commercial & Procurement Lawyer (Hybrid)

Lancashire County Council; Preston; Híbrido; GBP 57 000 - 62 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

26 days annual leave

8 Bank Holidays

2 additional statutory Bank Holidays

Vivup staff discounts

Development and career opportunities

Resumo da oferta

Lancashire County Council in Preston seeks a senior legal specialist to provide expert advice on commercial and procurement matters, supporting major projects and strategic service delivery. You will collaborate with senior leaders, project teams and stakeholders to shape decisions, manage risk and deliver robust, commercially sound outcomes.

The role also involves drafting complex contracts, offering pragmatic legal guidance, and contributing to developing a high-performing legal team within a

Qualificações

• Extensive expertise in commercial and procurement matters.
• Experience advising on complex, high-value strategic projects.
• Strong contract drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice on complex legal issues.
• Confidence engaging with senior leaders and influencing key decisions.
• A collaborative approach and a passion for developing others.

Responsabilidades

• Provide expert advice on a diverse portfolio of commercial and procurement matters for major projects.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, project teams and stakeholders to shape decisions and manage risk.
• Draft complex contracts and commercial agreements to ensure lawful, robust and commercially sound outcomes.
• Provide technical leadership and contribute to developing a high-performing legal team.

Conhecimentos

Commercial & procurement expertise

High-value project advisory

Contract drafting & negotiation

Stakeholder management

Decision-making support to seniorLea​d

Collaborative leadership and mentoring

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Lancashire County Council in Preston seeks a senior legal specialist to provide expert advice on commercial and procurement matters, supporting major projects and strategic service delivery. You will collaborate with senior leaders, project teams and stakeholders to shape decisions, manage risk and deliver robust, commercially sound outcomes.

The role also involves drafting complex contracts, offering pragmatic legal guidance, and contributing to developing a high-performing legal team within a