YL5 Commercial Lawyer *External*

West Yorkshire Police; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A law enforcement agency in Wakefield seeks a qualified Procurement/Contracts Lawyer to join their Legal Services team. This permanent full-time role offers a salary between £52,128 and £72,492, with opportunities for flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Responsibilities include advising on legal matters and handling contracts to support the Force. Candidates should possess a law degree with at least 3 years of PQE. This position welcomes applications from diverse candidates and is suitable for job share.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexi time scheme

Employee Assistance Service

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• 3+ years of PQE or comparable experience in procurement/contracts law.
• Experience in private/public sector organisations is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and commercial support to the Force.
• Handle a comprehensive range of contracts/procurement work.

Skills

Procurement/Contracts Law expertise

UK Driving License

Vehicle access for business

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Institute of Legal Executive

Job description

Job Advert

Procurement/Contracts Lawyer - to join Legal Services at West Yorkshire Police

Location: Legal Services, Police Headquarters, Wakefield

This post is permanent, full time - 37 hours per week – flexible and hybrid working, and suitable for job share

Salary: Solicitors Grade Scheme - £52,128* - £72,492* (*to increase in line with any police staff pay award)

A qualified and experienced procurement/contracts law specialist is sought to advise West Yorkshire Police. The successful candidate will join an established in-house team, handling a comprehensive range of contracts/procurement work, legal advice and commercial support to the Force.

We can provide flexible working (including a blend of home and office working), and an opportunity to progress annually through the pay grades (starting salary will be determined by experience).

Experience of police work is not essential, and we would be interested to hear from candidates with experience in private and public sector organisations.

Key Requirements of the Role

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Institute of Legal Executive with 3 years PQE or comparable experience.
• Has full UK Driving Licence and/or is able to travel around the Force area.
• Has access to a vehicle and willing to use it for business purposes.

Entitlements and Benefits

• Hybrid working (agile working following an initial period of supervision/training).
• Generous annual leave allowance plus statutory Bank Holidays.
• Flexi time scheme based on a standard working day of 7 hours 24 minutes and a 37-hour week.
• Access to a range of Occupational Health facilities.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Service (accessible 24/7).

For further information about this role please contact Caroline Fleming – 01924 292190

Please ensure you complete the online application form fully, as the shortlisting process will only consider information contained within the application.

The 2024 version of the Competency Values Framework applies to this process. Please disregard the old link to the 2016 version which is contained in the role profile.

The vacancy will close at 23:55 hours on the 28th January 2026.

The post is suitable for job share.

West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.