Procurement Legal Counsel - £100K

Permanent | Full-time

Salary: Up to £100K + Package

Location: Central London (Hybrid)

Love contracts, but bored of boilerplate? Want to sit right at the heart of the business, shaping how major supplier relationships are built and managed from a legal perspective? This could be your next move. We\’re looking for an experienced Procurement Legal Counsel to own supplier legal activity across a broad and interesting portfolio of contracts.

The role:

You’ll be the go‑to legal expert for Procurement and Supplier Management, advising on everything from complex technology agreements to HR, Facilities, Marketing and Finance contracts. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll draft, negotiate and shape agreements end‑to‑end, while helping the business move quickly, confidently and compliantly.

You’ll build trusted relationships fast, bringing clarity to risk, offering pragmatic solutions and helping senior stakeholders make informed decisions.

What you\’ll be doing:

Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of supplier contracts, from SaaS and cloud to professional services

Supporting stakeholders throughout the full contract lifecycle

Clearly articulating legal risk, options and recommendations to senior leaders

Developing standard templates, playbooks and guidance to streamline contracting

Improving processes, policies and ways of working

Partnering closely with teams such as Data Protection, InfoSec and Service Design

Providing strategic legal guidance on supplier risk, regulation and governance

What you\’ll bring:

Qualified lawyer with 7+ years\’ post‑qualification experience

Strong background in third‑party supplier contracts

Experience negotiating complex Statements of Work, milestones, penalties and risk allocation

Solid understanding of UK regulatory requirements (including PRA where relevant)

Commercial mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously in a global, collaborative environment

Nice to have:

Experience in the London insurance market or regulated financial services

Resilience, adaptability and a genuine appetite for change and improvement

You\’ll be joining a fast‑moving, collaborative environment where legal is seen as a partner, not a blocker. You\’ll have real visibility, real influence and the opportunity to modernise how procurement legal support is delivered as contract complexity continues to grow.

A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer, alongside the chance to work with smart, driven people who genuinely value what you bring to the table.

***Applicants must hold current and valid UK Right to Work***