Interim Legal Counsel- Procurement

Law Absolute Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking a qualified solicitor to join the procurement legal team. This role involves providing legal support for procurement and supplier contracts, ensuring compliance, and drafting agreements. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years post-qualification experience and is immediately available. This position is remote with occasional travel and offers a competitive rate of £300–£350 per day for a 3-month contract.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with a current practising certificate required.
• Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience in procurement and commercial contracts.
• Solid understanding of supply chain dynamics and contractual risk.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on a range of procurement and supplier contracts.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant regulations across procurement activities.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial and procurement agreements.
• Identify legal risks in supply chain arrangements and recommend solutions.
• Work closely with procurement, commercial, and operational teams.

Skills

Qualified solicitor

Procurement and commercial contracts

Contract negotiation

Legal risk assessment

Communication with non-legal stakeholders

Education

Current practising certificate (England & Wales)

Job description

We are working with a FTSE 100 company seeking a qualified solicitor to join the procurement legal team. This is a great opportunity to work closely with procurement and commercial stakeholders, advising on high-value supplier contracts and ensuring legal and commercial best practice across the supply chain.

Location: Remote, with occasional travel
Rate: £300–£350 per day (PAYE)

Contract: 3 months (with potential to extend)

You must be immediately available

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support on a range of procurement and supplier contracts, including goods, services, logistics, and technology.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant regulations across procurement activities.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial and procurement agreements.
• Identify legal risks in supply chain arrangements and recommend practical, commercial solutions.
• Work closely with procurement, commercial, and operational teams across the business.

Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with a current practising certificate.
• Minimum 2 years’ post-qualification experience in procurement and commercial contracts.
• Solid understanding of supply chain dynamics and contractual risk.
• Able to work independently and communicate legal advice clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
• Immediately available to start

We are an equal opportunities employer.