Procurement / Commercial Lawyer
Our client is looking for an experienced Procurement Lawyer or Commercial Lawyer with strong procurement expertise to support a busy legal and procurement function during a period of increased workload.
About the Role:
This role would suit a pragmatic lawyer who enjoys working closely with procurement teams and business stakeholders.
The successful candidate will support a broad range of procurement and commercial matters, providing practical advice in a fast paced environment. The organisation operates within a regulated procurement framework whilst supporting significant commercial activity, creating a varied and business facing role.
Responsibilities:
* Advise on procurement law and Procurement Act 2023 compliance
* Support procurement exercises, tender processes and contract awards
* Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements
* Provide practical and commercially focused legal advice to stakeholders
* Support procurement governance, risk management and best practice
* Work closely with procurement teams and operational stakeholders
* Assist with contract renewals and strategic commercial projects
Required Experience:
* Qualified in E&Ws
* Around 5 to 8 years’ PQE
* Strong procurement law experience gained in private practice or in-house
* Experience advising on procurement matters under Procurement Act 2023
* Able to work independently and build effective stakeholder relationships
* Practical and solutions focused approach
* Open to Procurement Lawyers and Commercial Lawyers with significant procurement exposure
* Experience working within organisations that combine public procurement obligations with a commercial operating model would be highly beneficial
Working Arrangements:
* ASAP start
* Initial contract expected to run for a minimum of four months and likely longer
* Full time preferred, although candidates looking for four days and flexi hours will also be considered
* Hybrid working, with two days per week onsite in Central London
Daily Rate:
* Inside IR35
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