Legal Counsel - Commercial & Procurement

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel with expertise in commercial contracts and public procurement. The role involves drafting contracts, advising on complex procurement issues, and providing legal advice to protect the business. This position is ideal for a qualified solicitor with a strong commercial law background, offering the chance to work on high-value projects.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in commercial law, including supply chain and outsourcing contracts.
• Proven public procurement experience.
• Experience with PFI or similarly complex structured projects.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Advising on public sector procurement, PFI, outsourcing, and multipartite agreements.
• Managing complex legal issues, contract variations, disputes, and regulatory matters.

Skills

Commercial law

Public procurement

Contract negotiation

Legal advice

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister (UK or equivalent)

Job description

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Legal Counsel - Commercial & Procurement, london (city of london)

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Client:

LHH

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

We’re hiring a Senior Legal Counsel with solid experience in commercial contracts and public procurement to support complex, high-value projects across our business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts (client, supplier, partnerships)
• Advising on public sector procurement, PFI, outsourcing, and multipartite agreements
• Managing complex legal issues, contract variations, disputes, and regulatory matters
• Providing clear, pragmatic legal and commercial advice to internal stakeholders

Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor or barrister (UK or equivalent jurisdiction)
• Strong track record in commercial law, including supply chain and outsourcing contracts
• Proven public procurement experience
• Experience with PFI or similarly complex structured projects

This is a great opportunity to work on high-impact projects with legal at the centre of strategic delivery.