Senior Legal Counsel

Project overview

Role supporting an in-house legal team on complex commercial and procurement matters within a highly regulated environment.

Profile of the suited interim professional:

• Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial contracts, including multi-jurisdictional agreements
• Advise on public procurement matters, including compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, tender documents and supplier contracts
• Support senior leadership with legal risk, governance and compliance issues
• Offer practical legal guidance on a variety of commercial, regulatory and operational topics
• Collaborate with procurement, commercial and business teams to provide solution-oriented legal support
• Take part in negotiations with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders
• Senior-level background as a qualified solicitor
• Admission to the Bar of England & Wales
• Strong background in commercial contracts, in-house and/or private practice
• Proven experience advising on public procurement and supplier contracting
• Track record of negotiating intricate commercial agreements with senior external parties
• Commercially minded, pragmatic and comfortable in fast-paced settings
• Able to explain complex legal matters clearly to non-legal audiences

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Duration: 12 months
• Location: Warrington, South West, West Midlands, North West, .., GB
• Languages: English