Interim Commercial / Procurement lawyer

Tr Plus; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

On-site in London

Job summary

Tr Plus is seeking 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.

The role offers significant stakeholder exposure and would suit someone who enjoys working in a hands on, business facing environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with strong procurement law expertise.
• Experience advising on Procurement Act 2023 matters.
• Experience drafting/negotiating commercial agreements.
• Ability to work independently and build stakeholder relationships.

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, commercially focused legal advice to stakeholders.
• Support procurement governance, risk management and best practice.
• Collaborate with procurement teams and operational stakeholders.
• Assist with contract renewals and strategic commercial projects.

Skills

Procurement law experience

NEC3 experience

Procurement Act 2023 knowledge

Education

Qualified in England & Wales

Job description

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
• 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