Senior Commercial Lawyer

1 month ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Bury Council Full time

Senior Commercial Lawyer at Bury Council

Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.5% employer contribution.

Salary up to £51,802 per annum


Join an Ambitious Team Shaping Bury’s Future

Bury Council is looking for a professional Commercial Lawyer to join a highly ambitious team. You will lead a mixed caseload of contractual matters and advise on procurement, which will include acting as the Council’s primary point of contact for all contract transactions.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Drafting and reviewing, Grant Funding Agreements, framework agreements and service level agreements and contracts relating to all aspects of the Council’s business including a variety of business, goods and service and works contracts
  • Assist with advising on procurement and supporting the Council navigating the new procurement regime
  • Handle the provision of high quality and timely legal advice and support to Officers and Members
  • Attend relevant Council Committees, working groups and briefings to give legal advice to Officers and Members, some of which will be held in the evening
  • Provide support and supervision to Legal Assistants


About you:

This is a role for a proactive, ambitious legal professional ready to take on challenging and rewarding work. To succeed, you will:

  • Be a qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive with experience in commercial law
  • Have a strong understanding of contracts and procurement law, previous public sector experience would be a major advantage
  • Possess excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
  • Be confident in managing a varied workload and working on high-profile projects.


What We Offer

In recognition of your expertise and commitment, we offer a wide range of benefits, including:

  • A competitive salary and generous annual leave allowance.
  • Flexible working arrangements, allowing for a balanced work-life dynamic.
  • Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme, with a 19.5% employer contribution.
  • Access to an Employee Support Programme for your well-being.
  • Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.

Next steps:

For more information about this opportunity or about working for Bury Council, please speak to our recruitment partners at Venn Group.


To apply for the role, please click the link below.


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