Job Introduction
The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking to appoint multiple Senior Commercial Lawyers, to join the Legal and Democratic Services team. Your key responsibilities in this role would be to ensure a focus on delivering the priorities of the Metro Mayor by:
- Provide comprehensive legal support to the Organisation’s projects from inception to completion
- Draft and negotiate legal agreements, often on a bespoke basis, to support project objectives for the Organisation, to protect their legal position.
- Provide strategic and professional advice on legal, constitutional, and corporate governance issues.
- Represent the Combined Authority with a range of stakeholders, including four Unitary Councils, the Local Enterprise Partnership, and the private sector in a professional and diligent manner.
- Working with other members of the Legal and Democratic Services and Procurement teams to make open, honest and effective decisions within the Combined Authorities’ formal governance structures.
Are you someone who has a good knowledge of the legal framework, with high standards of professionalism and strategic awareness and ultimately always focuses on delivery?
The West of England Combined Authority is growing substantially, and the legal team is growing with it. Our lawyers have significant autonomy and responsibility over the sheer quality of work they will be involved in. We provide a supportive and friendly working environment with a commitment to career and professional development.
If this sounds like your next role, please click on the apply button below and tell us why you would be a great fit for this role. Please the job description below for more information.
Part time applications may be considered for this role. For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Daniel Dickinson, Interim Director of Legal Services, via daniel.dickinson@westofengland-ca.gov.uk or 07436 629434
We reserve the right to end this vacancy before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications. We are not accepting cv’s from speculative agencies.
About the Company
Our offer
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including:
- 26/31 days annual Leave
- Generous Employer-Contribution Pension Scheme
- Reduced bus travel across the West of England
- Flexible and hybrid working options from day one to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We following a hybrid working model with 2 or 3 days in the office a week.
The West of England is an amazing part of the world to live and work. We have recently moved to a new bright and airy office, with all the latest technology, just 10-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We ensure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status. We are also proud to have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer and a founding Member of the West of England Good Employment Charter.
Please contact us to identify any additional support you may need during the recruitment process.
