Commercial Law Specialist
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time
Salary: Grade 11 (SCP 48 : 52) A GBP 60,244 : A GBP 64,869
Hours per week: 37
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Employment Location: City Hall, Sunderland / Agile Working
Closing date: 16 Feb
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Law and Governance Service at Sunderland City Council. A motivated and experienced solicitor is required for the post of Commercial Law Specialist, to work alongside the other experienced commercial lawyers in the team.
The post:holder will advise the Council and its external clients upon public procurement law, commercial contracts and projects.
The post:holder will be based at the Councils new City Hall building and will also have the opportunity to work on a hybrid (home working) basis.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the requirements of the post.
Closing date: 16 February 2026 23:59.
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sunderland City Council, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
northeastjobs.uk/job/Commercial_Law_Specialist/
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