Senior In-House Procurement & Commercial Counsel

West Yorkshire Combined Authority; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

West Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking skilled Commercial Lawyers to join the Legal, Governance & Compliance Team. You will provide strategic legal advice across the full project lifecycle, from development to contract awards, and act as a senior advisor for the in-house Procurement & Commercial function.

The role involves delivering robust guidance on the public procurement regime, contract drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolution.

Qualifications

• Candidates should demonstrate experience in commercial contract law and procurement.
• Experience advising on public procurement regimes and contract drafting.
• Strong negotiation and dispute resolution capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice across the full project lifecycle from development to contract award.
• Act as senior advisor for in-house Procurement & Commercial function within the team.
• Support all aspects of commercial contracts, procurement processes, negotiations, and dispute resolution.

Skills

Commercial law

Contract drafting

Public procurement

Job description

West Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking skilled Commercial Lawyers to join the Legal, Governance & Compliance Team. You will provide strategic legal advice across the full project lifecycle, from development to contract awards, and act as a senior advisor for the in-house Procurement & Commercial function.

The role involves delivering robust guidance on the public procurement regime, contract drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolution.