Senior/Principal Commercial Lawyer

Are you looking for a role where your legal expertise fuels real change?

As part of our dynamic, fast-paced legal team, you'll be at the heart of Greater Manchester's bold vision: driving forward transformative projects that improve lives, empower communities, and build a fairer, greener, and more prosperous city region. This is more than legal work; it's your chance to help shape the future of one of the UK's most ambitious and forward-thinking regions.

Your Role

As a
Senior/Principal Lawyer
, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the legal frameworks behind some of the most ambitious projects in the UK. You'll:

• Lead on complex, high-value public procurements and supplier contracts that underpin the Bee Network and other major initiatives.
• Advise on procurement strategy and risk, draft bespoke contracts, and resolve disputes, ensuring TfGM's interests are protected while enabling innovation.
• Work on cutting-edge projects involving commercial tech, software, IT, telecoms, and digital media, helping us modernise and future-proof our services.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver legal solutions that make a tangible difference to millions of people.

Who are we?

Transport for Greater Manchester oversees public transport in Greater Manchester, supporting the Mayor and Greater Manchester Combined Authority as the Transport Authority to deliver and improve transport services, facilities and information to make travel easier for everyone. This is a busy and exciting time for us as transport will play a vital role in supporting growth and prosperity in the UK's largest regional economy outside London. You will be part of a busy and supportive legal team as we further advance the Bee Network to create a world class integrated public transport and active travel offer within GM.

What you'll bring

What you do
and
how you do
it is important – whatever type of role you work in at TfGM – and even small behaviours and actions can have a really big impact. At TfGM, our behaviours bring to life our values of
Deliver, Care and Adapt
.

We're looking for:

• A qualified solicitor or FILEX with at least 7 years' post-qualification experience in public procurement and commercial contract law.
• Strong commercial/corporate background and experience advising under PCR, UCR, and the Procurement Act 2023.
• Ability to manage a broad caseload independently while contributing to a supportive team culture.
• Experience in highly regulated environments and understanding of public sector governance.
• Tech procurement experience is a bonus – but not essential.

What we can offer you

This is a permanent role with a salary of £57,770 - £79,805 depending on years post qualification.

At TfGM we encourage candidates to discuss flexible working options at any stage of the recruitment process. We are happy to #talkflexibleworking to help colleagues maintain a healthy work life balance.

Our benefits include:

• Generous annual leave
  starting at 28 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with options to buy more.
• Free travel
  on buses across Greater Manchester, plus rail or Metrolink travel to and from work.
• Local Government defined pension scheme
  with life cover of 3x salary and options to boost your contributions.
• Enhanced family-friendly leave policies,
  including those supporting fertility treatment, alongside flexible and hybrid working and a special leave policy to support a range of unexpected events. Please note that qualification criteria may apply, including a requirement to have been employed with the organisation for a minimum specified period of time.
• Discover more benefits

including wellbeing support, Personal and Career Development, Flexible working, financial support and more on our website

Why TfGM?

• Meaningful work: Play a key role in shaping the future of transport in Greater Manchester, impacting millions of lives each day.
• Professional Development: Opportunities to grow and develop your career through continuous learning and training.
• Collaborative culture: Work within a supportive and inclusive environment where your ideas are valued.