Senior Commercial Lawyer

Job Vacancy: Interim Commercial Lawyer (Railway Industry)

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 .