Senior Contracts & Commercial Lawyer (Public Sector)

CRA Legal; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Varied commercial and procurement case

Professional development and career-op

Job summary

CRA Consulting is working with a Local Authority in Kirklees to appoint a Senior Lawyer - Contracts & Commercial to join their Legal Services team. This is an opportunity for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX Lawyer with experience in contracts, commercial law and, ideally, public sector procurement.

You will provide legal advice across a broad range of commercial and contractual matters, supporting the Council and its services with clear, practical and commercially focused advice.

Qualifications

• NQ+ post-qualification experience.
• Experience with commercial contracts.
• Public sector procurement knowledge.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Advising on a range of commercial contracts and agreements.
• Providing legal advice on procurement matters and public sector contracting.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and associated documentation.
• Advising internal stakeholders on contractual risks and obligations.
• Supporting procurement exercises and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
• Working closely with Council departments and external stakeholders.
• Managing a varied caseload and providing timely, practical legal advice.
• Contributing to the wider development and delivery of the Council's Legal Services.

Skills

Contracts

Commercial law

Education

Legal qualification

Job description

CRA Consulting is working with a Local Authority in Kirklees to appoint a Senior Lawyer - Contracts & Commercial to join their Legal Services team. This is an opportunity for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX Lawyer with experience in contracts, commercial law and, ideally, public sector procurement.

You will provide legal advice across a broad range of commercial and contractual matters, supporting the Council and its services with clear, practical and commercially focused advice.