Commercial Lawyer

Commercial Contracts & Procurement Lawyer – Peterborough City Council£49,764 – £53,895 + Excellent Benefits | Permanent | Hybrid (2 days in office)Major Projects. Multi-Million Pound Contracts. Career-Defining Work.Peterborough is growing, and behind every successful regeneration project is a skilled legal team making it happen. As a Commercial Contracts & Procurement Lawyer, you'll work on high-value contracts that shape the city’s future, from digital infrastructure to landmark developments like the Station Quarter.What You’ll Be DoingDrafting and negotiating contracts worth up to £10 millionAdvising on procurement law and ensuring compliance across major projectsSupporting regeneration schemes including new leisure and infrastructure developmentsHandling complex grant funding agreements and subsidy control mattersAdvising on GDPR and data protection in commercial settingsWorking closely with finance, procurement, ICT and delivery teamsWhy This Role Stands OutHigh-Value Work – Regular exposure to substantial commercial agreementsProject Variety – From ICT to construction, no two contracts are the sameCareer Growth – Clear progression pathway and strong CPD supportWork That Matters – Be part of flagship projects that benefit the whole communityHybrid Flexibility – Just two days a week in our well-connected, supportive officeWhat We’re Looking ForQualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx FellowExperience in commercial contracts, ideally within or alongside the public sectorSolid understanding of procurement law and public sector complianceFamiliarity with grant funding, subsidy control, or GDPR (desirable but not essential)Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skillsInterested?Contact Nik Stoate at Venn Group with any questions: nstoate@

Created: 2025-08-11