Our client is looking for an experienced Procurement Lawyer or Commercial Lawyer with Procurement Act 2023 and NEC experience to support the legal and procurement team during a busy period of procurement activity and contract renewals.
About the Role:
This role would suit a pragmatic lawyer who enjoys working closely with procurement teams and business stakeholders.
You'll support procurement exercises, contract renewals and wider commercial projects, providing practical advice across a variety of matters. The role offers significant stakeholder exposure and would suit someone who enjoys working in a hands on, business facing environment.
Responsibilities:
- Advise on procurement law, Procurement Act 2023 compliance and NEC3
- 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
- Strong procurement law experience gained in private practice or in-house
- Experience advising on procurement matters under Procurement Act 2023
- Experience drafting and advising on NEC3 agreements
- 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 6+ month minimum term
- 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