Senior Commercial Lawyer
Sheffield (Hybrid Working - office attendance a few times a month)
£52,413 - £56,686
Full Time, Permanent
Overview
Role in a public sector legal and governance team with hybrid working. The role involves advising on a wide range of commercial matters and supporting junior lawyers within the team.
Role Summary
* Public Sector role within a talented legal and governance team
* Hybrid working - office attendance required a few times each month
* Generous Annual Leave: 26 days plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years, with options to buy additional leave
* Pension Contributions: 19% employer contribution via the LGPS
* Flexible Working: Hybrid arrangements, plus part-time, job-share, and term-time options
* Health & Wellbeing Support: Occupational Health, eye care vouchers, and an Employee Assistance Programme
* Inclusive Culture: Access to employee networks and equality hubs
* Learning & Development: A wide range of training, e-learning, and coaching resources
About the Role
CRA Consulting are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a leading public sector organisation seeking a talented Senior Commercial Lawyer to join their Legal and Governance team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to advise on a wide range of commercial matters while benefiting from hybrid working, with office attendance required only several times a month.
You will play a pivotal role in supporting the Council's statutory and strategic functions, representing the authority in high-profile projects, negotiations, and proceedings. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on meaningful, impactful work that directly benefits the community. This role will involve supporting junior lawyers within the team and therefore we are ideally seeking an individual with supervisory/management experience or an individual keen to take this next step in their career.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide expert legal advice on commercial, contract, procurement, and subsidy control law
* Lead negotiations and advise on risk issues in major projects and procurement exercises
* Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documentation
* Advise on TUPE, pensions, and service transfers
* Support the Council in judicial reviews and other legal proceedings
* Mentor colleagues, contribute to training, and share best practice
* Drive continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery
About You
* Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or FCILEX with a minimum of 4 years\' post-qualification experience
* Strong technical expertise across commercial, contract, and procurement law
* Proven ability to draft, negotiate, and manage complex agreements
* Experience of handling legal risk and advising on strategic projects
* Excellent communication, advocacy, and interpersonal skills
* A collaborative and forward-thinking approach, with a commitment to professional development
* Confidence in using legal case management systems and digital tools
How to Apply
If you are interested in this excellent opportunity, click the apply button. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this or other roles, please contact Ross Roberts at CRA Consulting on 0114 241 8030.
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