Interim Commercial / Procurement lawyer

Our client is looking for an experienced Procurement Lawyer or Commercial Lawyer with Procurement Act 2023 and NEC experience to support the legal and procurement team during a busy period of procurement activity and contract renewals.

About the Role:

This role would suit a pragmatic lawyer who enjoys working closely with procurement teams and business stakeholders.

You’ll support procurement exercises, contract renewals and wider commercial projects, providing practical advice across a variety of matters. The role offers significant stakeholder exposure and would suit someone who enjoys working in a hands on, business facing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Advise on procurement law, Procurement Act 2023 compliance and NEC3
• Support procurement exercises, tender processes and contract awards
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements
• Provide practical and commercially focused legal advice to stakeholders
• Support procurement governance, risk management and best practice
• Work closely with procurement teams and operational stakeholders
• Assist with contract renewals and strategic commercial projects

Required Experience:

• Qualified in E&Ws
• Strong procurement law experience gained in private practice or in-house
• Experience advising on procurement matters under Procurement Act 2023
• Experience drafting and advising on NEC3 agreements
• Able to work independently and build effective stakeholder relationships
• Practical and solutions focused approach
• Open to Procurement Lawyers and Commercial Lawyers with significant procurement exposure
• Experience working within organisations that combine public procurement obligations with a commercial operating model would be highly beneficial

Working Arrangements:

• ASAP start
• Initial 6+ month minimum term
• Full time preferred, although candidates looking for four days and flexi hours will also be considered
• Hybrid working, with two days per week onsite in Central London

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