Legal Counsel- Commercial & Procurement

LAW Absolute; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Manufacturing company is looking for a qualified lawyer with over 2 years PQE to provide high-quality legal advice. The role, based in Derbyshire, requires experience in procurement and commercial contracts. Work will be hybrid, with one day a week onsite and the rest from home. This is a 12-month contract offering £300–£340 per day.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ post-qualification experience in legal practice.
• Experience in procurement and commercial contracts.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Advise on procurement and commercial contracts.
• Manage legal risks affecting business operations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Provide legal guidance to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Procurement contracts

Commercial agreements

Strong communication

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

We are seeking a qualified lawyer (minimum 2 years PQE) to join a leading Manufacturing company on a 12-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the business, providing high-quality, commercially focused legal advice.

Location: Derbyshire (one day a week in the office, four from home) Rate: £300–£340 per day (PAYE rate)

The role:

• Advise the business on procurement and commercial contracts, ensuring compliance and commercial best practice.
• Analyse and manage legal risks affecting business operations and strategy.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements.
• Support internal stakeholders with pragmatic, solution-focused legal guidance.

Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with a current practising certificate.
• Minimum 2 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience in procurement and commercial contracts.
• Previous in-house experience in a manufacturing company is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and remotely.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

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