Job Description

The North East Combined Authority is looking to appoint two proactive and experienced Senior Lawyers who will play key roles in the provision of high-quality legal services to the Combined Authority.

Senior Lawyer (Commercial)

In this role, you will act as a senior advisor for the Combined Authority in respect of:

contracts and general commercial matters (including grant funding agreements); and commissioning and procurement.
Substantial post-qualification experience in these areas is essential. Experience of advising on company/joint venture structures and subsidy control issues is also desirable.

Senior Lawyer (Transport and Development)

In this role, you will act as a senior advisor for the Combined Authority in respect of:
major transport projects (such as bus reform); and planning/regeneration initiatives (such as the Spatial Development Strategy and the potential creation of mayoral development zones)
Substantial post-qualification experience in planning matters is essential. Experience of advising on transport and/or regeneration projects is also desirable.

About you:

As well as the relevant experience outlined above for each post, you will have the following experience, knowledge, skills and qualities:

proven track record of advising senior clients on major projects or initiatives; detailed knowledge of local-authority decision-making processes; and ability to work on own initiative, manage a complex and varied caseload and to work in other legal areas if required.


We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in senior roles, including women, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

To Apply

If you would like an informal discussion, or further information about this role please contact:



John Softly, Assistant Director of Legal and Governance by email: john.softly@northeast-ca.gov.uk



To apply for this vacancy please visit the following link Senior Lawyers



Closing date for applications: midnight on 19th October 2025.



For further information about the North East Combined Authority please see the authoritys website www.northeast-ca.gov.uk.