Senior Legal Counsel

Radiant Systems Europe Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiant Systems Europe Limited in Warrington, UK is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel (Procurement) to provide strategic and hands-on legal support across commercial contracts, public procurement, governance and regulatory compliance. The role requires 8+ years PQE, eligibility to practise in England and Wales, and a proven record in procurement law, contract drafting and stakeholder management.

You will advise senior management and collaborate with procurement and operations teams to

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Exec eligible to practise in England and Wales.
• Minimum 8 years PQE.
• Strong commercial and procurement law experience.
• Practical knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023.
• Public sector or government-related legal experience.
• Extensive contract drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management experience.
• Experience advising senior management.
• Ability to work independently within a small team.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on complex commercial contracts and procurement.
• Advise on PA23 and public procurement compliance.
• Draft, review and negotiate supplier agreements.
• Review tender docs and procurement processes.
• Advise senior stakeholders on legal risks and governance.
• Support corporate governance and regulatory obligations.
• Collaborate with procurement, commercial and operations teams.
• Identify legal risks and deliver pragmatic solutions.

Skills

Procurement law

Contract drafting

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel (Procurement)

Warrington, UK

Contract: 12 Months

We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to provide strategic and hands-on legal support across commercial contracts, public procurement, corporate governance and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice on complex commercial contracts, procurement activities and business transactions.
• Advise on the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) and public procurement compliance.
• Draft, review and negotiate supplier agreements and complex commercial contracts.
• Review tender documentation, ITTs and procurement processes.
• Advise senior stakeholders and management on legal risks, governance and compliance.
• Support corporate governance frameworks, Board matters and regulatory obligations.
• Work collaboratively with procurement, commercial and operational teams.
• Identify legal risks and provide pragmatic, commercially focused solutions.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive eligible to practise in England and Wales.
• Minimum 8 years PQE.
• Strong commercial and procurement law experience.
• Practical knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023.
• Public sector or government-related legal experience.
• Extensive contract drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management experience.
• Experience providing legal advice at senior management level.
• Ability to work independently while remaining hands-on within a small team.

Desirable:

• Experience in nuclear, energy, rail, maritime, transport or other regulated environments.
• Experience with corporate governance and international commercial contracts.