Overview
Location: Peterborough, England, United Kingdom. Hybrid working arrangements with in-office presence 3-4 days per month; full-time flexible working arrangements may be discussed at interview. Contract: Permanent. Grade: SL2. Target Salary: £67,162 + £6,799 Car Allowance (annually).
Are you a skilled legal professional looking to make a real impact in the public sector? CITB is seeking a confident, strategic, and commercially-minded Senior Lawyer to shape the legal direction of the organisation. This is a high-impact role within the legal function, offering the opportunity to influence decisions and ensure regulatory compliance within the statutory framework.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Act as a trusted legal advisor across CITB’s full remit of work.
* Lead on complex legal matters and manage a diverse portfolio.
* Interpret and advise on legislation, regulations, and statutory powers.
* Draft and review high-value contracts and manage legal risk.
* Provide timely, commercially sound legal guidance to colleagues across the organisation, including Board and Executive level.
* Represent CITB in legal matters including tribunals or court when required.
* Commission and manage external legal support where appropriate.
Your Experience
* Qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive with the right to practise in England and Wales.
* Strong post-qualification experience in at least one of: public/regulatory law, commercial/contract law, or public procurement.
* Proven ability to manage complex caseloads independently while providing clear, strategic advice.
* Experience working in-house, ideally within the public sector, with the confidence to advise senior stakeholders.
For full details, please refer to the Role Profile.
What You’ll Get in Return
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 3 days Christmas shutdown
* Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
* Life assurance (4x salary)
* 2 paid volunteering days per year
* 24/7 GP Services
* Professional development & funded training qualifications
* Employee Assistance Programme — because your wellbeing matters
* A team that respects you, your trade, and your time-served knowledge
About CITB
CITB aims to lead the construction sector by example to ensure fairness, inclusion and respect for all. We seek to develop an organisation that reflects Britain’s diverse population, and our main objective is to create a culture that enables our customers to strive towards an organisational community reflective of today’s society.
Closing Date
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the stated closing date. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis; therefore, early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.
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