Commercial Lawyer

Adecco are please to be recruiting for a Commercial Lawyer! to within the West Yorkshire Police Force,

Are you a dynamic and experienced legal professional looking to make an impact in the public services sector? We are seeking a Commercial Lawyer to join our client's team based in Wakefield. This temporary full-time position offers an hourly rate of 27.01 and is set to run until May 31, 2026. Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working while contributing to meaningful projects that support the community!

About the Role:
As a Commercial Lawyer, you will play a crucial role in advising on all commercial matters to ensure the strategic needs of the organisation are met. Your expertise will guide significant commercial projects, helping to negotiate and draught legal contracts that protect the interests of the Force.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead by Example: Uphold the Code of Ethics, ensuring values and behavioural expectations are integrated into decision-making across the organisation.
• Commercial Project Guidance: Provide legal advice on projects of unlimited value, negotiating contracts with national and multi-national corporations to safeguard the organisation's interests.
• Conveyancing Work: Handle various conveyancing tasks including disposals, site acquisitions, leases, and licences for the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA).
• Public Procurement Compliance: Advise on procurement rules and commercial matters, ensuring compliance and minimising risk.
• Dispute Representation: Provide legal representation for contractual disputes and procurement challenges, aiming for the best financial outcomes for the Force.
• Contract Drafting and Negotiation: draught and negotiate a range of contracts including media agreements, collaboration agreements, and more.
• Property Records Maintenance: Oversee the property records system and assets register to ensure accurate tracking of police land and buildings.

What You Bring:

Qualifications: You must be a qualified Legal Executive or Solicitor with substantial post-qualification experience in commercial law.
Commercial Acumen: A solid understanding of contract and public procurement processes is desirable.
Public Sector Experience: Familiarity with public sector property work is a plus!

Why Join Us?

Impactful Work: Be part of a team that directly supports public services and community safety.
Hybrid Working: Enjoy a blend of remote and office working to suit your lifestyle.
Professional Development: Enhance your skills and grow your career in a supportive environment.
Collaborative Culture: Work alongside dedicated professionals who share your commitment to excellence.

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join our client's team as a Commercial Lawyer and make a difference in the community.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Apply Now! Let's build a safer and more connected community together!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)