Junior Global Procurement Counsel – In‑House Legal

Smiths Detection Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Training and career development

Job summary

Smiths Detection Group is seeking a Junior Legal Counsel Procurement to join its global in-house legal team. You will work directly with the Senior Global Procurement Counsel on a broad portfolio across procurement, commercial contracts, data protection and facilities matters.

You’ll gain hands-on experience from day one, supporting a transformed business while handling diverse contracts and legal issues in a fast-paced, international environment.

Qualifications

• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Experience drafting and negotiating procurement or supplier contracts.
• Strong legal research and analytical abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and commercial support to procurement and the wider business.
• Review, draft and negotiate procurement, supplier, NDA and lease contracts.
• Support IT and technology contracts and other commercial agreements.
• Assist with legal research across jurisdictions and GDPR-related matters.
• Prepare contractual documentation and respond to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal research

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

Law degree (LLB) or equivalent

Job description

Smiths Detection Group is seeking a Junior Legal Counsel Procurement to join its global in-house legal team. You will work directly with the Senior Global Procurement Counsel on a broad portfolio across procurement, commercial contracts, data protection and facilities matters.

You’ll gain hands-on experience from day one, supporting a transformed business while handling diverse contracts and legal issues in a fast-paced, international environment.