Commercial Law Specialist
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,001.00 to £110,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 11 (SCP 48 - 52) £60,244 - £64,869 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 February 2026 |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR1 3AA |
| Company: | Sunderland City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 291468 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Law and Governance Service at Sunderland City Council. A motivated and experienced solicitor is required for the post of Commercial Law Specialist, to work alongside the other experienced commercial lawyers in the team.andnbsp;
The post-holder will advise the Council and its external clients upon public procurement law, commercial contracts and projects.andnbsp;
The post-holder will be based at the Counciland#39;s new City Hall building and will also have the opportunity to work on a hybrid (home working) basis.andnbsp;
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the requirements of the post.andnbsp;
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Jonathan Rowson, Specialist Lead-Commercial Law, on 07920542205 or Julienne Collinson, Senior Manager of Law and Governance, onandnbsp; 07769160966.
Applications should be made online at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil.
For further assistance contact:andnbsp;jobs@sunderland.gov.uk
Please note that CVs are not acceptable.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the e-mail address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, incluing your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your e-mail inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items.
The post-holder will advise the Council and its external clients upon public procurement law, commercial contracts and projects.andnbsp;
The post-holder will be based at the Counciland#39;s new City Hall building and will also have the opportunity to work on a hybrid (home working) basis.andnbsp;
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the requirements of the post.andnbsp;
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Jonathan Rowson, Specialist Lead-Commercial Law, on 07920542205 or Julienne Collinson, Senior Manager of Law and Governance, onandnbsp; 07769160966.
Applications should be made online at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil.
For further assistance contact:andnbsp;jobs@sunderland.gov.uk
Please note that CVs are not acceptable.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the e-mail address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, incluing your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your e-mail inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items.
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