Job Description

Job Introduction

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Join the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority as a Senior Commercial Lawyer -- Shape the Future of Our Region!

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) is on the lookout for

three dynamic Senior Commercial Lawyers

to join our forward-thinking Legal team.


This is a truly exciting moment to become part of the MCA. Over the past year, we've secured nearly

750 million

in new investment to transform the region. From revolutionizing transport and infrastructure, boosting skills and housing, to tackling the climate emergency head-on and empowering our communities -- the MCA is driving change that matters.

What you'll be doing:

Acting as the go-to legal expert on high-value, complex projects, ensuring compliance and delivering sharp, strategic advice on commercial contracts, procurement, and grant funding. Navigating governance frameworks, statutory duties, and decision-making processes to keep projects moving forward on time and within legal risk boundaries. Leading the negotiation, drafting, and management of major commercial contracts, and coordinating with external legal teams as needed. Providing proactive, trusted legal counsel to senior leaders, stakeholders, and partners -- enabling confident decision-making and successful delivery.

Who we're looking for:

Are you an experienced commercial lawyer with deep expertise in contracts, procurement law, and grant funding? Can you thrive in a complex, politically sensitive environment, balancing risk management with strategic insight? Do you bring strong leadership skills and a track record of driving successful outcomes?


If you're ready to make a real impact and help shape the future of the West of England, we want to hear from you!


For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Andreas Efthymiou on 07546 415 794 or email: andreas.efthymiou@penna.com

Please note that interviews will be on a rolling basis and this role may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed. So please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.