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Senior Commercial Lawyer

Manchester Permanent £57,000 - £79,800 per year View Job Description
Join a growing central Manchester-based transport team as Senior Commercial Lawyer. You'll advise on strategic commercial and procurement matters for a permanent role with impact.
  • Great opportunity within growing in-house legal team
  • Excellent package on offer

About Our Client

This role is with an award‑winning, not‑for‑profit transport organisation driving the future of integrated travel. They champion employee wellbeing and development, offering career‑defining legal work within a forward‑thinking, sustainable culture that values inclusivity and innovation across Greater Manchester.

Job Description

The Senior Commercial Lawyer will be:

  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating range of commercial agreements including terms, NDAs, funding agreements, call off contracts, contracts for goods and services
  • Advising on public procurement
  • Collaborating with internal teams to align legal strategy with business objectives
  • Ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and public-sector governance
  • Proactively identifying and mitigating commercial and operational risks

The Successful Applicant

The Senior Commercial Lawyer should be:

  • A solicitor or equivalent with 7+ PQE in commercial and procurement law
  • Experienced in negotiating and drafting large-scale contracts in a public or quasi‑public sector context
  • Skilled at interpreting and advising on regulatory and governance requirements
  • Able to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with multi-disciplinary stakeholders

What's on Offer

  • Salary between £57,000 - £79,800
  • Attractive pension scheme with employer contributions.
  • Subsidised travel benefits for employees.
  • A permanent role within a respected organisation in Manchester.
  • An opportunity to contribute to meaningful public sector projects.



This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Senior Legal Counsel to make a significant impact in the public sector industry. If you meet the requirements, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Lucy Martin
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6822375
Phone number
+447812680116

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Commercial
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Location
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lucy Martin
Consultant phone
+447812680116
Job reference
JN-082025-6822375