Corporate and Commercial Lawyer

Salary: From £38,220 up to £51,356 per annum

Grade: JK - M

Contract Type: Permanent

Vacancy Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire

There is flexibility over agreeing which one of our Council Offices locations the role is based on, with hybrid working opportunities and a requirement to cover the North Yorkshire area for hearings and meetings.

Shape the Future of North Yorkshire

We’re looking for a talented and ambitious Corporate and Commercial Lawyer/Solicitor to join our newly established Major Projects Legal Team-a dynamic unit at the heart of regeneration, innovation, and economic development across North Yorkshire and the newly formed York and North Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.

About the Team

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking legal service with over 60 lawyers, who are supported by a dedicated practice manager and paralegal team-all committed to excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth.

The legal team is part of Legal and Democratic Services within the Chief Executive’s Group. The Council provides a range of services across North Yorkshire, and the legal team provide a comprehensive and efficient legal service to officers, the Executive, Full Council, its Committees and Members, and external clients.

About the Role

The role will form part of the newly established Major Projects legal team and will primarily focus on providing legal support to the range of corporate delivery structures adopted by the council in its service provision. The Major Projects legal team advises and supports a range of regeneration and economic development projects across North Yorkshire, as well as providing advice to the newly formed York and North Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. There is opportunity for this role to also support the wide range of projects being undertaken by both organisations.

The role represents a fantastic opportunity for the right person to develop a career within the Council and be surrounded by a supportive, established team of professionals who will help individuals grow and develop within their roles.

To be successful, you will be experienced in the areas of work detailed in the job specification and be able to demonstrate the skills and competencies listed therein.

You’ll bring solid experience in corporate and commercial law, with the ability to advise on complex legal structures and contribute confidently to strategic projects. You’ll be a proactive problem-solver, a clear communicator, and a collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

What We Offer

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• A market-leading pension scheme
• Payment of annual solicitor’s practicing certificate
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Access to modern legal technologies
• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning
• A vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking workplace

Explore our full benefits in our Total Rewards Brochure under ‘Key Documents’.

If you would like to be a part of our supportive team, who can not only support you but who will help you grow and develop within your role then we would like to hear from you.

For an informal discussion and more information in relation to the Corporate and Commercial Lawyer Solicitor role, please call Carol Rehill, Head of Legal (Major Projects) on 01723 384322 or email [email protected]

Key Documents

Job Description Lawyer / Solicitor Grade JK-M.docx

Total Rewards

Key dates

Closing date: Sunday 21st September 2025

Interview date: Week Commencing Monday 29th September 2025

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