Senior Commercial Lawyer

Transport UK Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the railway sector is seeking an experienced Interim Commercial Lawyer to support their legal team. This role involves working on complex projects within public procurement and government contracts, offering a chance to gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' PQE in commercial law, focusing on public procurement and government contracts.
• Experience in the Transportation-railway sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on public procurement and government contracts.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts related to public sector projects.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving

Job description

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Location: London

Duration: Interim (3-6 months)

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

We are currently seeking an experienced Interim Commercial Lawyer with a strong background in the railway or Buses industry to support our client’s legal team. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified lawyer to work on a variety of complex and high-profile projects within the public procurement, government contracts, and bidding sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support on public procurement and government contracts within the railway sector.
• Advise on and assist with bidding processes, including internal bids and submissions for railway projects.
• Work on the legal aspects of railway extension projects, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts related to government and public sector projects including Joint ventures and Corporate M&A.
• Support the legal team in managing risk, ensuring effective contract governance, and maintaining compliance with procurement guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, commercial, and project management, to deliver legal advice that aligns with business objectives.

Key Requirements:

• 10+ years' PQE (post-qualification experience) in commercial law, with a focus on public procurement, government contracts, and bidding processes.
• Experience in the Transportation- railway sector, including involvement in railway extension projects and knowledge of related legal frameworks.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with a practical understanding of public sector procurement rules.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and risk management.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience working on high-profile projects within the dynamic and evolving railway sector. Our client offers a supportive, collaborative environment, and this interim role provides the flexibility of working on a variety of strategic legal matters.

If you meet the above criteria and are available for an interim opportunity, please send an updated CV .

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Legal and Project Management

• Industries

  Rail Transportation

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