Senior Lawyer - Contracts & Commercial

Location: Kirklees
Salary: £55,000 - £59,000 per annum
Experience: NQ+
Working Pattern: Hybrid / Flexible
Type: Permanent

Umar Tawil at CRA Consulting is currently working with a Local Authority in Kirklees who are looking to appoint a Senior Lawyer - Contracts & Commercial to join their Legal Services team.
This is an opportunity for a qualified lawyer at NQ level or above with experience in contracts, commercial law and, ideally, public sector procurement.

The Role

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.
Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

About You

I'm keen to hear from qualified Solicitors, Barristers or CILEX Lawyers who have experience in Contracts & Commercial law, with procurement experience particularly desirable.
You will ideally have:

• NQ+ post-qualification experience.
• Experience dealing with commercial contracts.
• Knowledge or experience of public sector procurement.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• The ability to provide clear and practical legal advice.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Local Authority or wider public sector experience is highly desirable.

What's on Offer?

• £55,000 - £59,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Permanent Local Authority position.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Varied commercial and procurement caseload.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders across the Council.
• Professional development and progression opportunities.

If you're a Contracts & Commercial Lawyer with procurement experience and are considering your next move, apply below or please get in touch with Umar Tawil at CRA Consulting for a confidential discussion.