Commercial and Procurement Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities company in Brighton seeks a Commercial and Procurement Solicitor to join their team. You will provide commercial legal advice supporting various infrastructure projects and procurement contracts. Candidates from public or private sectors are welcome. This role offers a 10% bonus, generous pension contributions, and multiple employee benefits. Hybrid work is available, with attendance required 1-2 days per week.

Benefits

10% Bonus

11% Pension Contributions

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance equal to 4x salary

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

Health Cash Plan

Full funded eye tests

Two paid volunteering days a year

Occupational health service

Discounts with over 800 retailers

Digital GP service

Study support

Competitive maternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• PQE at all levels considered.
• Legal qualifications in relevant fields.
• Experience in public sector or private practice appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial legal advice for capital and infrastructure programmes.
• Deliver high quality legal services to enable successful projects.
• Support other solicitors with procurement and competition contracts.
• Review supplier contracts and provide strategic insights.

Skills

Commercial legal advice

Contract assessment

Procurement knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Strong communication skills

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Client:

Sellick Partnership

Location:

brighton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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Job Description:

Commercial and Procurement Solicitor

Sussex

Commercial and Procurement Solicitor is required to join one of the largest utilities company on a permanent basis. Candidates must be able to attend the office 1-2 days a week.

As the Commercial and Procurement Solicitor, you will;

• Provide commercial legal advice to the Company to assist with various capital and infrastructure programmes
• To provide high quality commercial legal services to Southern Water to enable delivery of various capital, operational and infrastructure programmes, particularly those matters relating to net zero programmes.
• Support the Senior Commercial Solicitors across procurement, commercial, competition and regulated contracts including the retail services areas
• Advising on outsourcing arrangements and diverse commercial projects
• Review and assess supplier contracts and TOBs, provide strategic commercial advise across the business

Benefits of the Commercial and Procurement Solicitor;

• 10% Bonus
• 11% Pension Contributions
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday
• Life assurance equal to 4x salary
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
• Health Cash Plan
• Full funded eye tests
• Two paid volunteering days a year
• Occupational health service
• Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
• Digital GP service
• Study support
• Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
• Cycle to work scheme

We are open to hearinng from candidates at all levels of PQE and happy to consider candidates from public sector, private practice or inhouse.

Please contact Chelsey Saxon or Zac Carter for more information.