Senior Commercial Lawyer

Senior Commercial Lawyer

Location: East of England (flexible, with occasional travel required)

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours per week) – Part-Time applications considered

Salary: £50,000 – £56,000 per annum

About the Role

Our client is seeking a driven Senior Commercial Lawyer to join their team, to provide high-level legal support across a range of commercial, contracts, procurement, trading, and corporate law matters for client organisations in the public sector.

You will work on high-quality, complex legal projects, manage a diverse caseload, and lead negotiations for a range of clients, including public sector organisations and third-sector partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Advisory: Provide expert advice on commercial, procurement, and corporate law, ensuring compliance and protecting client interests.
• Project Leadership: Lead legal support for complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and client interests.
• Caseload Management: Handle a variety of straightforward and complex legal matters.
• Team Leadership: Deputise for the Principal Lawyer, supporting and supervising the Commercial Team.
• Client Support: Represent clients in negotiations, ensuring legal matters are managed effectively.
• Training & Development: Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to their professional growth.

Benefits

• Pension: Generous contribution to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible Working: Hybrid working options and flexible hours to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave entitlements.
• Employee Support: Access to an Employee Assistance Program offering support for personal and work-related challenges.
• Annual Leave: A minimum of 25 days' leave, increasing with service, plus public holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior commercial lawyer to work on diverse and impactful projects in the public sector. If you are looking for a role that offers both leadership and professional growth, we would love to hear from you.

Contact Information:

If you are interested in applying for this position, or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Ebby Vallance or Felicity Woodbridge on 07441 916438 or email your CV to midlandslegal@venngroup.com.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency, and welcomes applications from all candidates.