Procurement Legal Counsel

1st Executive; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in London seeks a Procurement Legal Counsel to manage supplier and technology contracts. This full-time role offers the opportunity to shape commercial strategy and collaborate closely with various stakeholders. Candidates must be qualified lawyers with strong experience in commercial contracts, particularly in IT and SaaS. The role promises significant career growth in a fast-paced environment, making this an exciting opportunity for the right professional.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial contract experience, specifically in Procurement.
• Experience negotiating IT, SaaS, and cloud agreements.
• Ability to balance risk management with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiations on supplier and technology contracts.
• Advise on risk, regulatory compliance, and commercial structures.
• Strengthen contract frameworks and help the business achieve value.

Skills

Commercial contract experience

Negotiation skills

Risk management

Trust building with stakeholders

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Role: Procurement Legal Counsel

Location: London (3 days p/w in office - East London). Fulltime role

Upto 90k per annum+ bens

Build the Deals That Power a Global Insurance Leader! Great contracts don't just protect a business - they enable it to grow faster, smarter, and safer. That's where you come in.

We're looking for a commercially sharp Procurement Legal Counsel to take the lead on high-impact supplier and technology contracts at a fast-growing, internationally recognised insurer. This is a brand-new role within Procurement with real visibility, real influence, and real career stretch.

You'll be the legal brain behind complex third-party deals - from SaaS and cloud agreements to global professional services and strategic outsourcing - helping the business innovate while staying protected. Expect to partner closely with Procurement, IT, Security, Compliance, and senior stakeholders across the UK, Europe, and the US.

Why this role stands out

• Growth mode - Join a business scaling rapidly and investing heavily in systems, suppliers, and innovation
• True business partnering - You won't sit on the sidelines; you'll be a trusted advisor shaping commercial strategy
• International scope - Cross-border stakeholders, diverse projects, big-picture exposure
• Complex, meaningful work - Cloud, SaaS, MSAs, Statements of Work, regulatory frameworks, and high-value supplier relationships
• Career-building opportunity - A chance to expand your in-house profile in a role with autonomy and visibility

What you'll be doing

• Leading negotiations on a wide range of supplier and technology contracts
• Advising on risk, regulatory compliance, and commercial structure
• Strengthening contract frameworks (MSAs, SLAs, KPIs, exit and resilience planning)
• Helping the business get value for money without compromising protectionBecoming the go-to legal partner for Procurement and Supplier Management

You’ll thrive here if you are:

• ✔ A qualified lawyer with strong commercial contract experience (specifically Procurement)
• ✔ Confident negotiating IT, SaaS, cloud, and complex services agreements
• ✔ Comfortable balancing risk management with business enablement
• ✔ Skilled at building trust quickly with senior, non-legal stakeholders
• ✔ Energised by growth, change, and being part of something evolving

If you like your legal work commercial, visible, and genuinely influential - not just advisory but enabling - this is one to explore. Click apply