Senior Lawyer - Contracts and Commercial (Career Grade) Salary: £39,473 to £59,512 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours/working pattern: 37 hours per week
Grade: 9 - 11
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: York, North Yorkshire
City of York Council have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, ambitious and innovative lawyer to join our legal services team. If you want to make a tangible difference by supporting the delivery of local projects that matter, and work with a team who are as passionate about our place and public services as you are, this may be the opportunity for you.
The role
The role is based in the Contracts & Commercial team, supporting the Council's capital projects teams in delivering an iconic programme of change whilst celebrating and respecting the unique character of the city.
You will be involved in a range of multi-disciplined, high-profile projects, such as York Station Gateway, York Outer Ring Road, and an ambitious Housing Delivery Programme, along with other leading edge redevelopment projects.
The role also supports all Council directorates in a wide range of areas, from day-to-day contractual matters through to complex and high value commercial work, such as contract law, procurement and subsidy control, identifying risk and supporting decision making and governance processes.
You will be part of a friendly, supportive team, and will have an opportunity to develop management and leadership skills.
About you
We are seeking to appoint a qualified solicitor with extensive experience in the Contracts & Commercial area. We may consider appointing less experienced candidates if you have particularly relevant experience in major projects work or high value, complex contracts. This is a career grade role, allowing appointment at the appropriate level based on your experience, with the opportunity to progress through the grades to the level of Senior Lawyer. More information about the expected level of experience and qualifications for each of the grades are detailed in the job descriptions attached.
You may have built your career and experience by working in the public sector, but we also welcome applications from candidates who have not worked in the local government legal sector before, those who are looking for a career change or those who may be returning to work after a break.
If you are an ambitious, innovative solicitor, barrister or CILEX with contracts & commercial experience, and would relish the opportunity to influence change, a role within our service area could be your next career move.
Our offer to you
Please apply at: https://jobs.york.gov.uk/ce1121li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=936642H2Rt
Key Dates:
Closing date: Sunday 4 October 2026
Interview date: 13 or 15 October 2026
We are passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities.
Please note, we do not have a sponsorship licence to sponsor individuals for visas to work in the UK, therefore we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
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Senior Lawyer - Contracts and Commercial (Career Grade)
Salary: £39,473 to £59,512 per annum
Grade: 9 - 11
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: York, North Yorkshire
City of York Council have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, ambitious and innovative lawyer to join our legal services team. If you want to make a tangible difference by supporting the delivery of local projects that matter, and work with a team who are as passionate about our place and public services as you are, this may be the opportunity for you.
The role
The role is based in the Contracts & Commercial team, supporting the Council's capital projects teams in delivering an iconic programme of change whilst celebrating and respecting the unique character of the city.
You will be involved in a range of multi-disciplined, high-profile projects, such as York Station Gateway, York Outer Ring Road, and an ambitious Housing Delivery Programme, along with other leading edge redevelopment projects.
The role also supports all Council directorates in a wide range of areas, from day-to-day contractual matters through to complex and high value commercial work, such as contract law, procurement and subsidy control, identifying risk and supporting decision making and governance processes.
You will be part of a friendly, supportive team, and will have an opportunity to develop management and leadership skills.
About you
We are seeking to appoint a qualified solicitor with extensive experience in the Contracts & Commercial area. We may consider appointing less experienced candidates if you have particularly relevant experience in major projects work or high value, complex contracts. This is a career grade role, allowing appointment at the appropriate level based on your experience, with the opportunity to progress through the grades to the level of Senior Lawyer. More information about the expected level of experience and qualifications for each of the grades are detailed in the job descriptions attached.
You may have built your career and experience by working in the public sector, but we also welcome applications from candidates who have not worked in the local government legal sector before, those who are looking for a career change or those who may be returning to work after a break.
If you are an ambitious, innovative solicitor, barrister or CILEX with contracts & commercial experience, and would relish the opportunity to influence change, a role within our service area could be your next career move.
Our offer to you
Please apply at: https://jobs.york.gov.uk/ce1121li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=936642H2Rt
Key Dates:
Closing date: Sunday 4 October 2026
Interview date: 13 or 15 October 2026
We are passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities.
Please note, we do not have a sponsorship licence to sponsor individuals for visas to work in the UK, therefore we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
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Senior Lawyer - Contracts and Commercial (Career Grade)
Salary: £39,473 - £59,512 per annum
Posted: 08/09/2026
Closing date: 04/10/2026
Closing time: 23:59 (BST)
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