Commercial Lawyer

CompanyCambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority

LocationCambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom

Posted At3/3/2026

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Solicitors and lawyers

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£51,600 (£26.46 per hour)

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Description

Commercial Lawyer

Salary: £68,395 - £83,123 per annum

Location: Cambridgeshire – Hybrid working (at least 1 day per week, subject to business needs)

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 23:59pm, Thursday 5 March 2026

Overview of the Commercial Lawyer role

Sellick Partnership is currently partnered with Cambridge and Peterborough Combined Authority, who are currently looking for an experienced Commercial Lawyer to join their ambitious legal team on a permanent basis. With a highly competitive salary and hybrid working options available, this is a fantastic opportunity for a forward-thinking Commercial Lawyer to work on high-profile commercial and corporate matters that shape the future of the region - supporting innovative projects, strategic partnerships, and sustainable growth.

Key responsibilities of the Commercial Lawyer will include

Advising on complex contractual arrangements and supporting the delivery of strategic initiatives
Drafting and reviewing grant funding agreements, terms and conditions, and memorandum of understanding (MOUs) from central government

Preparing and negotiating routine service contracts to bespoke commercial arrangements using precedent materials, helping to drive forward innovative and impactful projects

Understanding the commercial as well as legal issues surrounding the procurement and award of commercial contracts, and the future delivery of services across the Combined Authority

Working closely with the Procurement team to develop working practices, policies and procedures with regards to procurement law

Supporting the Procurement team in the procurement of goods, works and services – providing timely legal advice on procurement law

Assist the Monitoring Officer and Deputy Monitoring Officer in the provision of advice to elected members and Combined Authority staff on issues of decision-making, the Combined Authority Constitution and local government vires

Ensuring an open and transparent decision-making process, ensuring governance processes are complied with when delivering the Combined Authority's strategic objectives

Advising Combined Authority colleagues on legal matters and working with the local constituent authorities to ensure timely delivery of projects

Required experience/qualifications of the Commercial Lawyer position will include

Qualified or Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Barrister with experience
Experience in one or more legal disciplines relevant to the role and referred to above in either the private or public sector
Understanding of, or willingness to quickly develop expertise in, new devolved governance frameworks, including Fire & Rescue and Police & Crime Commissioner functions as transferred to the Combined Authority
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a good commercial sense
Knowledge of public sector, the political environment and statutory obligations across the organisation
Ability to use information technology to improve service delivery and reduce costs
Demonstrable continuous development and improvement of own leadership and professional practise

Benefits available alongside the Commercial Lawyer position include (but aren’t limited to):

26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising with longevity
Local Government Pension Scheme (15.3%-18.3% employer contribution)

Supportive and inclusive policies - flexible/hybrid working arrangements to suit your work-life balance

Cycle to work and gym membership schemes

Annual employee awards

Lifestyle savings

This is a fantastic opportunity to join this well-regarded combined authority. A fast-paced, growing organisation with a wide-ranging portfolio of projects to get involved in. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority

offers excellent pension, healthcare and work loan schemes as well as supportive and inclusive policies.

How to apply for the Commercial Lawyer position

If you believe you have the required experience and qualifications outlined above for the Commercial Lawyer opportunity, please apply within. Alternatively, if you would like a confidential chat about the role or organisation, please contact Jennifer McPhail in the Sellick Partnership office to find out more.

Closing date: 23:59pm, Thursday 5 March 2026