Westmorland and Furness Council is a new and ambitious unitary authority, committed to transforming public services and making our region a “great place to live, work, and thrive”. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Commercial and Contracts Lawyer to join our high-performing legal team. This is an exciting opportunity for a legal professional who thrives on challenge and is ready to take the next step in their career in a Senior capacity. In this role, you will manage your own caseload, including high-profile, transformative projects that require a multidisciplinary, business-partnering approach. The role will involve providing advice on complex, high-risk, and strategically significant commercial and contracting matters, supporting corporate governance, policy development, and strategic planning and you will lead on the development and analysis of the Commercial and Procurement team's legal advice service relating to construction matters At the heart of our work is a commitment to good governance and sound decision-making. The successful candidate will be expected to champion these principles across the organisation. We are proud of our legal team’s culture—driven, ambitious, and supportive. Staff wellbeing is a top priority, and we are looking for someone who shares our values and is eager to contribute to a positive, collaborative working environment. You will work with the Group Lawyer- Commercial and Contracts, assisting in the continuous improvement and development of the Legal Service, helping us deliver a dynamic, high-quality legal offering that reflects our ambition to become a Legal Centre of Excellence and will be expected to deputise in the absence of the Group Lawyer Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills are essential. You will work closely with colleagues across the Council to understand their needs, and support the development of legal and governance knowledge within service areas. For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Julie Nicholls, Group Lawyer- Commercial and Contracts, at julie.nicholls@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk We look forward to hearing from you. What can we offer you! Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk) Would you like to find out more? For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments: Post Specification Role Profile To apply please click the Apply Now link below.