2141 - Senior Lawyer
| Posting date: | 03 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £56,700 to £69,300 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 November 2025 |
| Location: | Peterborough, Eastern England |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | Construction Industry Training Board |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2141 |
Summary
Are you a skilled legal professional looking to make a real impact in the public sector? At CITB, we’re seeking a confident, strategic, and commercially-minded Senior Lawyer to play a critical role in shaping the legal direction of our organisation. If you're passionate about public service and want to contribute to the construction industry’s success, this opportunity could be for you.
Role: Senior Lawyer
Location: Peterborough (CITB are currently operating hybrid working arrangements with the expectation that team members are in the office a minimum of 3-4 days per month and in addition as required for meetings or otherwise.) We are also open to full-time flexible working arrangements which can be discussed at interview.
Hours of Work: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Salary Range: £64,890 - £69,300
Grade: SL2
Target Salary: £67,162 + £6,799 Car Allowance (annually)
Please ensure you complete the application form and Statement of Suitability for this opportunity.
Why This Role?
This is a high-impact role at the heart of CITB’s legal function. You’ll provide expert legal advice across a broad range of areas, from public and regulatory law to commercial contracts, procurement, and data protection. This is your chance to work strategically, influence key decisions and ensure CITB operates confidently and compliantly within its statutory framework.
You’ll be joining a respected Legal Team at a time of exciting change, with the freedom to lead on complex matters and collaborate closely with senior leadership.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Acting as a trusted legal advisor across CITB’s full remit of work.
Leading on complex legal matters and managing your own diverse portfolio.
Interpreting and advising on legislation, regulations, and statutory powers.
Drafting and reviewing high-value contracts and managing legal risk.
Supporting colleagues across the organisation, including Board and Executive level, with timely and commercially sound legal guidance.
Representing CITB in legal matters including tribunals or court when required.
Commissioning and managing external legal support where appropriate.
Your Experience:
Qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive with the right to practise in England and Wales.
Strong post-qualification experience in at least one of the following: public/regulatory law, commercial/contract law, or public procurement.
Proven ability to manage complex caseloads independently while providing clear, strategic advice.
Experience working in-house, ideally within the public sector, with the confidence to advise senior stakeholders.
For full details, please refer to the Role Profile.
What You’ll Get in Return:
25 days holiday + bank holidays + 3 days Christmas shutdown
Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
Life assurance (4x salary)
2 paid volunteering days per year
24/7 GP Services
Professional development & funded training qualifications
Employee Assistance Programme — because your wellbeing matters
A team that respects you, your trade, and your time-served knowledge
About CITB:
CITB aims to lead the construction sector by example to ensure fairness, inclusion and respect for all. We seek to develop an organisation which reflects Britain’s diverse population, and our main objective is to create a culture that enables our customers to strive towards an organisational community that is reflective of today’s society.
Closing Date
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the stated closing date. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis; therefore, early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.
Role: Senior Lawyer
Location: Peterborough (CITB are currently operating hybrid working arrangements with the expectation that team members are in the office a minimum of 3-4 days per month and in addition as required for meetings or otherwise.) We are also open to full-time flexible working arrangements which can be discussed at interview.
Hours of Work: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Salary Range: £64,890 - £69,300
Grade: SL2
Target Salary: £67,162 + £6,799 Car Allowance (annually)
Please ensure you complete the application form and Statement of Suitability for this opportunity.
Why This Role?
This is a high-impact role at the heart of CITB’s legal function. You’ll provide expert legal advice across a broad range of areas, from public and regulatory law to commercial contracts, procurement, and data protection. This is your chance to work strategically, influence key decisions and ensure CITB operates confidently and compliantly within its statutory framework.
You’ll be joining a respected Legal Team at a time of exciting change, with the freedom to lead on complex matters and collaborate closely with senior leadership.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Acting as a trusted legal advisor across CITB’s full remit of work.
Leading on complex legal matters and managing your own diverse portfolio.
Interpreting and advising on legislation, regulations, and statutory powers.
Drafting and reviewing high-value contracts and managing legal risk.
Supporting colleagues across the organisation, including Board and Executive level, with timely and commercially sound legal guidance.
Representing CITB in legal matters including tribunals or court when required.
Commissioning and managing external legal support where appropriate.
Your Experience:
Qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive with the right to practise in England and Wales.
Strong post-qualification experience in at least one of the following: public/regulatory law, commercial/contract law, or public procurement.
Proven ability to manage complex caseloads independently while providing clear, strategic advice.
Experience working in-house, ideally within the public sector, with the confidence to advise senior stakeholders.
For full details, please refer to the Role Profile.
What You’ll Get in Return:
25 days holiday + bank holidays + 3 days Christmas shutdown
Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
Life assurance (4x salary)
2 paid volunteering days per year
24/7 GP Services
Professional development & funded training qualifications
Employee Assistance Programme — because your wellbeing matters
A team that respects you, your trade, and your time-served knowledge
About CITB:
CITB aims to lead the construction sector by example to ensure fairness, inclusion and respect for all. We seek to develop an organisation which reflects Britain’s diverse population, and our main objective is to create a culture that enables our customers to strive towards an organisational community that is reflective of today’s society.
Closing Date
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the stated closing date. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis; therefore, early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.