Job DescriptionLawyer- Commercial ServicesThe Local authority is seeking a Lawyer specialising in Commercial Services to join their Legal team. The Commercial Lawyer required to assist a busy team advising a large Local Authority. Experience of working for a Local Authority and of advising across the range of commercial legal aspects preferred. Will accept home working for suitable candidates.The RoleThe Lawyer will act as a senior legal advisor, supporting the Principal Lawyer and Service Lead to provide a quality commercial legal service to the Authority. The successful candidate will work in partnership with the Authority's officers, external stakeholders, partner authorities and other legal professionals to provide robust legal advice to the Combined Authority in relation to procurement, the implementation and delivery of projects and schemes, funding arrangements, contracts and general commercial law and practice.Key ResponsibilitiesDrafting, negotiating and interpreting commercial contract documentation in connection with the procurement's of goods and services by the Combined AuthorityAdvising on the implementation and interpretation of Public Procurement Regulations, the organisation's standing orders, tender procedure and all other relevant statutory legislation to ensure legal compliance at all timesWorking closely with the Combined Authority's Commercial Service, advising on the commercial aspects of all procurementRequirementsQualified Solicitor or Barrister entitled to hold a practising certificate or full CILEX (Fellowship) qualification with recent post-qualification experience, ideally in a public sector organisationSignificant experience of successfully working as a legal advisor at a senior level within one or more areas of the Legal Commercial ServiceRATE: £45-£553 months on going rolesHow to ApplyIf you are interested in this Advisory Lawyer position, please submit your CV to me on beth.kirby@servicecare.org.uk or 01772208969. If you know someone who may be interested in this post, please send over the advert as we offer a £250 referral bonus if a candidate is placed