Commercial Lawyer

Peterborough City Council • Peterborough, United Kingdom • Posted July 01, 2026

About the Role

Commercial Lawyer

£51,356 - £55,620 + Excellent Benefits | Permanent | Hybrid Working

Peterborough is in the middle of major regeneration, and the City Council’s legal team is right at the centre of it. As a Commercial Lawyer, you’ll take on complex, high-value agreements that support projects ranging from new infrastructure and housing to digital innovation and public services.

We’re interested in lawyers with a solid background in commercial contracts, and an appetite for varied, high-impact work. Experience in procurement or working with the public sector is useful, but not essential, what matters is the ability to navigate complexity, balance commercial priorities, and help deliver projects that make a lasting difference.

About the role

  • Draft and negotiate multi-million-pound contracts
  • Advise on procurement law and large-scale projects
  • Support regeneration schemes, leisure fa...