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

Location: Belle Isle, Wakefield
Contract Type: Temporary
Hourly Rate: £27.01
Working Pattern: Full Time
End Date: May 2026

Are you a skilled legal professional looking for an exciting opportunity? Our client, a prestigious organisation, is seeking a Commercial Lawyer to join their dynamic Legal Services team in Wakefield. If you're passionate about commercial law and eager to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Role Overview:
As a Commercial Lawyer, you will be pivotal in advising on all commercial matters, ensuring that the strategic requirements of the organisation are met. T

Key Responsibilities:

Lead by example, embodying the Police Code of Ethics and reinforcing values of dignity, fairness, and respect.
Advise and direct commercial projects of unlimited value on behalf of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) and West Yorkshire Police (WYP), negotiating and drafting legal contracts with national and multi-national corporations.
Undertake all forms of conveyancing work, including disposals, site acquisitions, leases, and licenses, to protect the interests of the organization.
Navigate public procurement rules and processes to ensure compliance and minimize risk.
Provide legal representation in contractual disputes and facilitate legal representation in commercial litigation.
Draft and negotiate various contracts, including media agreements and collaboration agreements, ensuring the best financial outcomes.
Maintain an accurate property records system and assets register of Police land and buildings.

Who We're Looking For:

Essential Qualifications:
- Qualified Legal Executive/Solicitor.
- Substantial post-qualification experience in a relevant area of commercial law.

Desirable Experience:
- Familiarity with contract and/or public procurement processes.
- Experience in public sector property work.

Personal Attributes:
- Willingness to work flexibly and travel for business purposes.
- Access to a vehicle for business use is desirable.

Note: Wakefield. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. This role will subject to Police Vetting an must have resided within the UK for a minimum of 5 years

Why Join Us?

Be part of a supportive team that values diversity, equality, and inclusion.
Work on high-impact projects that directly influence the community.
Experience professional growth in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Ready to Make an Impact? If you're enthusiastic about contributing to the legal landscape and possess the skills we're looking for, don't miss this fantastic opportunity! Apply today to embark on a rewarding journey with our client's Legal Services team!

Application Instructions:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this role. We can't wait to meet you!

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.

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