Senior Commercial & Projects Solicitor - Hybrid & Growth

New Start; Northallerton; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Generous leave

Pension plan

Employee discounts

Volunteer leave

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a Senior Commercial & Projects Solicitor to join its Legal Service in Northallerton. The role covers a broad range of commercial, procurement and governance matters and requires a qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX.

You will draft and negotiate contracts, advise on complex procurement projects, and support external clients through First North Law. The team offers hybrid working, a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in Commercial & Projects Law.
• Strong research and legal analysis skills.
• The ability to provide clear legal advice on complex issues.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have experience of managing specialist professionals.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating contracts for supplies, services and works.
• Advising on complex procurement projects supporting regeneration and development, and providing guidance on contracts, grants, subsidy control and procurement processes.
• Legal advice on insourcing and outsourcing arrangements, intellectual property matters, academisation and joint-use agreements, Council-owned companies and partnership models, while delivering specialist legal support to external clients through the Council’s wholly owned legal services company First North Law.

Skills

Commercial & Projects Law

Legal research

Legal analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

People management

Education

Solicitor/Barrister/CILEX qualification

Job description

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a Senior Commercial & Projects Solicitor to join its Legal Service in Northallerton. The role covers a broad range of commercial, procurement and governance matters and requires a qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX.

You will draft and negotiate contracts, advise on complex procurement projects, and support external clients through First North Law. The team offers hybrid working, a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth.