At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert legal advice on procurement strategy and manage complex legal matters.
- Company: A leading public sector organisation focused on efficient supply chain solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive rate of £42 per hour and flexible working model across multiple UK locations.
- Other info: Role involves 2 days per week in the office and significant stakeholder engagement.
- Why this job: Join a purpose-driven team shaping procurement outcomes in a regulated environment.
- Qualifications: Strong experience in procurement law, ideally in a public sector or regulated environment.
The predicted salary is between 42 - 42 £ per hour.
A leading public sector organisation is 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 based from multiple offices across London, the Midlands and the North-West, 2 days per week in the office, with one face-to-face directorate meeting every 2 months (office location on a rotational basis). 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.
You will join 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 processes
- Managing a varied caseload with minimal supervision
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand business priorities and enable efficient delivery of commercial objectives
This role offers a strong blend of advisory work and hands-on legal delivery, with significant stakeholder engagement.
Alongside strong experience in procurement law, ideally gained within a public sector or regulated commercial environment, you will also demonstrate:
- Experience advising on procurement regulations and commercial contracting matters
- Ability to lead on complex legal issues and provide clear, well-reasoned advice on high-impact decisions
- Confidence operating in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities effectively with minimal supervision
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data and insights to support legal advice
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at a senior level
- A proactive, commercial and solution-focused approach
- Legal qualification is preferred but not essential; practical experience and demonstrable expertise will be prioritised.
What you'll get in return:
- Competitive rate of £42 per hour
- Premium PAYE - £71,758 annual salary equivalent
- Flexible working model, with 2 days per week in the office across multiple UK locations
- Exposure to a nationally significant organisation operating in a complex, regulated environment
- Opportunity to play a key role in shaping procurement and commercial outcomes
- A collaborative and purpose-driven team environment
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Legal Business Partner employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
This public sector organisation operates nationally, providing essential services through efficient procurement. Employees enjoy a competitive salary equivalent to £71,758 annually and a flexible working model. The collaborative team environment focuses on delivering impactful commercial outcomes.
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Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
