Senior Lawyer - Economy

Location: York, North Yorkshire (Or Northallerton)

The Organisation

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority was established as a new organisation in early 2024. It is a public sector employer with access to powers and funding to unlock transport and housing improvements, boost skills provision and help the economy transition to net zero for York and North Yorkshire. The Mayor also holds responsibilities in relation to Policing, Fire and Crime. Making the most of the combined strengths of the city region and rural powerhouse, the Combined Authority is a long-term commitment to shaping a brighter future for generations to come. By working for us you will play a part in making positive changes, unlocking investment, supporting business and communities to thrive and creating new and better opportunities for people that live and work here.

The Opportunity

The Economy Directorate leads programmes and initiatives that support business growth, inward investment, regeneration, innovation and skills development across York and North Yorkshire.

As Senior Lawyer – Economy, you will be the lead legal adviser on a diverse portfolio of economic development activity and investment programmes. You will work closely with senior leaders and partners to ensure that major projects and funding initiatives are delivered successfully and within an effective legal framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead legal support for economic development, regeneration and investment projects.
• Advise on grant funding arrangements, subsidy control and commercial contracts.
• Support the delivery of business support and inward investment programmes.
• Provide legal advice on governance, risk management and decision-making.
• Negotiate and draft complex contractual and partnership arrangements.
• Advise senior officers and elected members on high-profile strategic matters.
• Support organisational priorities while ensuring legal compliance and best practice.

About You

You will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with significant experience of advising on complex legal matters.

• Strong expertise in commercial contracts and public sector legal practice.
• Experience of funding agreements, procurement and subsidy control.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Strategic thinking combined with practical problem-solving ability.
• Experience of supporting significant programmes, projects or investments.
• The ability to provide clear, concise and commercially focused legal advice.

This role is ideal for a lawyer who is motivated by supporting economic growth, investment and innovation while helping to shape the future prosperity of the region.

You will be joining a new and developing organisation at an exciting time. The benefits of working for us include:

• Generous leave entitlement, starting at 28 days plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rota for part-time staff)
• Flexible working practices including working from other locations and from home
• Local government pension scheme
• Commitment to staff development and continuous learning

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