In House Commercial Lawyer

CRA Consulting

  • Sheffield
  • £45,718-49,764 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Sheffield City Council leads with purpose, putting people and communities at the heart of everything it does. As the largest council in Yorkshire, the breadth, scale and significance of our legal work are unmatched-from strategic commercial projects to complex procurement and contract matters. Sheffield offers vibrant city living, award-winning culture, and instant access to the Peak District.The OpportunityWe're seeking a skilled Commercial Lawyer to deliver high-quality, pragmatic advice across a varied portfolio of commercial work. This hybrid role offers flexibility-work from home with office attendance several times per month and in-person meetings/negotiations as required.Key Responsibilities
  • Advise on commercial, contract, procurement and subsidy control law
  • Lead negotiations on major projects and procurements; manage legal risk
  • Draft and review contracts, frameworks and complex agreements
  • Advise on TUPE and pensions in service transfers
  • Support the Council's statutory and strategic functions
  • Represent the Council in judicial reviews and other proceedings
  • Mentor colleagues and contribute to training, knowledge and service improvement
About You
  • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEX with post-qualification experience
  • Strong technical background in commercial/contract/procurement law
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
  • Confident managing risk and advising on complex, high-profile matters
  • Collaborative, improvement-minded, and comfortable using legal IT/case systems
  • Background in public or private practice-both welcomed
Benefits & Work/Life
  • Generous annual leave: 26 days + bank holidays (rising to 31 after 5 years)
  • Option to buy additional leave / career breaks
  • Outstanding pension: c. 19% employer contribution (LGPS)
  • Flexible working: hybrid, part-time, job share and term-time options
  • Health & wellbeing support: Occupational Health, eye care vouchers, EAP
  • Inclusive culture with employee networks and equality hubs
  • Learning & development: e-learning, coaching and professional development
How to ApplyPlease send your CV and a brief covering letter quoting "Commercial Lawyer - SCC" to Rob Addy, CRA Consulting at robert.addy@craconsultants.com.CompanyWe are at the forefront of legal recruitment and our team of expert legal recruiters understand the needs of our candidates and clients.Progression, Case Loads, ExpertiseWe know that our candidates want progression, manageable case loads, and salaries and benefits which reflect their expertise. We know that their purpose is to help people, work with them to have fair representation, and have ambitious career goals in legal. They want us to work with them to find the best legal jobs.Integrity, Growth, BrandOur clients want to run their business within integrity - and that's one of our core values. We work with legal firms to attract and retain the best candidates to help them grow. Brand is something at the heart of the legal sector, so we are focused on advising on employee brand to help with attraction and retention.All Levels of Legal RecruitmentWhether legal, compliance, company secretarial, policy, qualified or non-qualified, temporary or permanent, our expert legal recruitment consultants have a single market focus. Our clients and candidates testify to how we've helped them find the best legal jobs, and help them grow their legal businesses.Legal jobs we recruit for
  • Solicitors
  • Legal Executives
  • Paralegals
  • Law Graduates
  • Legal Secretaries
  • Legal Office support
  • Locum Lawyers
  • Legal Cashiers
For more information and to register with us please click on the link below:https://www.craconsultants.com/users/register/new/registrationCALL: 0114 2418030Company info Website Telephone 0114 2418030 Location 51 Clarkegorve Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S10 2NH
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