At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert legal advice on procurement and commercial matters to senior leaders.
- Company: Join a leading public sector organisation with a purpose-driven mission.
- Benefits: Remote work flexibility, competitive pay, and a collaborative environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a high-performing legal team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by supporting essential services through strategic legal insights.
- Qualifications: Experience in legal counsel, particularly in procurement and commercial law.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Your new company is a leading public sector organisation seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join its team on an interim basis until the end of the year. Operating at the centre of a large-scale, nationally significant procurement function, the organisation plays a key role in delivering efficient and cost-effective supply chain solutions. This role can be remote or based in one of multiple offices across London, the Midlands, and the North-West. Please note, occasional office presence (roughly once per month) is required. This is an excellent opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation, working within a collaborative and commercially focused environment where legal insight directly supports essential services.
Your new role involves joining a high-performing legal function, partnering closely with senior leaders and commercial teams to provide expert, pragmatic legal advice across a broad range of procurement and commercial matters. This is a strategic and business-facing role, offering exposure to complex and high-value activities within a regulated framework.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing expert advice to senior stakeholders on procurement strategy, contract structures, and contract management activities.
- Leading on complex legal matters, delivering clear, commercially focused, and risk-aware guidance.
- Embedding legal considerations across commercial activities to support effective and compliant procurement.
Legal Business Partner employer: Hays Legal
As a leading public sector organisation, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and purpose-driven work culture that empowers our employees to make a meaningful impact. With flexible working arrangements, including remote options and a supportive environment for professional growth, we offer our Legal Business Partners the chance to engage with senior leaders and contribute to essential services while enjoying a balanced work-life dynamic. Join us in delivering efficient supply chain solutions that benefit communities across the UK.
