Principal Lawyer

Principal Lawyer (Commercial)Employer: Liverpool City Region Combined AuthorityLocation: No 1 Mann Island, LiverpoolContract: Permanent, Full TimeWorking Pattern: Flexible Hours / Full TimeHours: 35 hours per weekSalary: £59,311 – £70,405DBS Check: NoClosing Date: 18/01/2026 at 23:59Reference: RES/25/327437About the RoleJoin a dynamic legal team at the heart of one of the UK’s most ambitious regional authorities. The role focuses primarily on grant and loan funding arrangements and subsidy control, supporting the Strategic Investment Fund, which drives inclusive, sustainable economic growth across the region. The responsibilities include providing legal support for high‑impact projects across transport, employment, culture, digital, and housing.Key Projects:Digital Infrastructure LCR Connect – 212 km full‑fibre network for digital inclusionRegeneration & Brownfield Development Brownfield Land Fund – unlocking housing development across the regionUrban Development Fund – supporting sustainable commercial and mixed‑use developmentsChrysalis Fund – financing regeneration projectsInnovation & Enterprise LCR Life Sciences Innovation Zone – integrated Freeport and Investment ZoneSci‑Tech Daresbury – lab‑enabled office space for tech and life sciencesLCR Seed Fund – equity investment in early‑stage businessesKindred CIC – supporting socially‑trading organisations with inclusive economic modelsEnvironment & Energy HyNet North West – hydrogen and carbon capture infrastructureSustainable Urban Development Fund – green infrastructure and flood resilience initiativesSkills & Employment Skills Bootcamps – training in digital, construction and green sectorsAdult Education Budget – inclusive learning and upskilling opportunities across the regionAbout the PersonQualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX lawyer (England & Wales); this is essential.Typically 4+ years post‑qualification experience; exceptional candidates with less experience may be considered.Strong drafting and negotiation skills with ability to manage a wide range of in‑house matters.Confident communicator able to influence stakeholders and manage competing priorities.Proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with a “can‑do” attitude and appetite for autonomy.Person SpecificationQualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX lawyer (England & Wales) with extensive post‑qualification experience.Experience of complex legal agreements.High level of strategic awareness.Staff BenefitsLocal Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, plus bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days.Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All‑Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off‑Peak Trio ticket for spouse or partner.Flexible and hybrid working.24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and free counselling service.Automatic enrolment to Westfield Health Programme.Corporate discounts at council‑owned gyms.Bike to Work Scheme.Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and a £1k interest‑free learning loan for non‑job‑related learning.Equality, Diversity & InclusionWe offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces, as we are under‑represented by people from these communities. To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your application how you meet the key essential criteria listed above. Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.How to applyPlease apply online via the link provided. Note that CV applications will only be accepted alongside a completed personal and monitoring information online application form. #J-18808-Ljbffr