Commercial Lawyer

Would you relish the opportunity to be at the heart of developing Greater Manchester to be the biggest regional economy outside of London? Are you seeking a new opportunity to further develop your career as an in-house commercial lawyer working on high profile, high value projects which contribute towards improving travel for the public of Greater Manchester? If so, then we have the role for you!, As part of a large, supportive and valued legal team, you will be given a diverse and interesting commercial workload. You will receive training and support from a highly experienced team, which will enable you to enhance your skills and knowledge. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has made the decision to specialise in the commercial field and wishes to become an accomplished commercial law practitioner in a unique, innovative and forward-thinking public sector environment.

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is seeking a qualified commercial lawyer with post-qualification experience to assist in the delivery of large scale and high-profile transport projects such as the Bee Network, Bus Franchising, Northern Powerhouse Rail/Network North, Active Travel, Rail Integration, Ticketing, Innovation and Technology and Metrolink Operations. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is seeking a qualified commercial lawyer with between 6-9 years post-qualification experience to assist in the delivery of large scale and high-profile transport projects such as the Bee Network, Bus Franchising, Northern Powerhouse Rail/Network North, Active Travel, Rail Integration, Ticketing, Innovation and Technology and Metrolink Operations., You will be a commercial solicitor/Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives with experience in the commercial law field (preferably in a public sector environment but this is not essential). This role will require substantial and demonstrable post qualification experience in commercial matters and experience of commercial contracts.

You will have commercial acumen and proven experience of undertaking commercial matters with years of post-qualification experience. You will also have the ability to engage with private and public sector partners to secure efficient delivery of Greater Manchester's ambitious transport and infrastructure projects and initiatives.

We are a large and supportive in-house legal team who cover a number of different areas of expertise,. Ultimately you will be providing legal services to the Organisation in accordance with policy and organisational requirements and dependant on your level of experience you will support or lead on the negotiating and drafting of a wide range of commercial contracts as well as ensuring that risks, as a result of commercial elements of transactions, are recognised and managed accordingly.

This is a permanent role with a salary of £56,361 £63,438 per annum dependant on competency and level of post-qualification experience.,

• 28 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays)


• Flexible and hybrid working options to promote and support a good work/life balance


• Free bus, rail or Metrolink travel to and from work within the Greater Manchester boundary


• Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme which includes life cover of 3x your salary and options to increase your pension contributions


• Commitment to learning and personal development and upskilling with reimbursement of professional fees, where essential to the role


• We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to staff via our employee assistance programme when required