Job-ID: 21101
Category: Legal & Governance
Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Workplace: Hybrid
Schedule: Full time
Posted: 2026-10-12
Closes: 2026-10-25
Salary 57,447 to 62,132 per annum | Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week | Preston/Hybrid
Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
The Role
As one of the Council’s senior legal specialists, you’ll provide expert advice on a diverse portfolio of commercial and procurement matters, supporting major projects, corporate priorities and innovative service delivery models.
You’ll work closely with senior leaders, project teams and stakeholders across the organisation, helping shape decisions, manage risk and deliver successful outcomes.
From advising on high-value procurement exercises and commercial strategy to drafting complex contracts and commercial agreements, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring lawful, robust and commercially sound decision-making.
You’ll also have the opportunity to provide technical leadership, mentor colleagues and contribute to the development of a high‑performing legal team.
About You
- Extensive expertise in commercial and procurement matters.
- Experience advising on complex, high-value strategic projects.
- Strong contract drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice on complex legal issues.
- Confidence engaging with senior leaders and influencing key decisions.
- A collaborative approach and a passion for developing others.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your legal career and want to play a leading role in delivering strategic legal support across a large and ambitious organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing Date: 25/10/2026
Why join us?
By joining Lancashire County Council, you can shape the career path that is right for you, with opportunities to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching, and mentoring.
Lancashire County Council truly is the place where you can have the career you’ve always wanted. In return for your passion and expertise, we offer a generous benefits package, which includes:
- A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
- A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which increases with length of service.
- You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
- Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup, allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars. Access to fantastic development and career opportunities.
Local Government Reorganisation
The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2028.
If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council.
However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation. Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities.
By joining us now, you’ll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.
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