Senior Commercial Counsel - High-Stakes Procurements

HS2 Ltd.; Birmingham; Presencial; GBP 62.000 - 77.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible benefits fund

Competitive benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

HS2 Ltd in Birmingham seeks a Senior Counsel (Commercial) to lead legal advice on procurement, contract management, and insurance for major railway projects. The role involves advising on complex commercial terms, conducting negotiations, and coordinating with internal stakeholders to safeguard HS2’s interests.

The successful candidate will manage external solicitors, oversee budget and timelines, and ensure compliance with UK procurement law, FOI and GDPR, contributing to the organisation’s

Formación

• Qualified solicitor with extensive post-qualification track record in high-value utilities procurements and contract management.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high-quality legal support on commercial/contract matters for procurement and construction projects.
• Attend senior-level meetings and liaise with internal stakeholders to enable timely delivery and risk management.
• Manage external solicitors and budgets when required.
• Advise on contract claims and disputes and assist with insurance-related matters.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Negotiation

Problem solving

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Planning & organisational

Attention to detail

Educación

Qualified solicitor with PQP in high-value procurements

Herramientas

UK GDPR

TUPE

Insurance knowledge

Descripción del empleo

HS2 Ltd in Birmingham seeks a Senior Counsel (Commercial) to lead legal advice on procurement, contract management, and insurance for major railway projects. The role involves advising on complex commercial terms, conducting negotiations, and coordinating with internal stakeholders to safeguard HS2’s interests.

The successful candidate will manage external solicitors, oversee budget and timelines, and ensure compliance with UK procurement law, FOI and GDPR, contributing to the organisation’s