At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert legal advice on procurement and commercial matters in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a leading public sector organisation making a real impact.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible working, and exposure to high-value projects.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a purpose-driven team.
- Why this job: Shape procurement outcomes while collaborating with senior leaders and teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement law and strong stakeholder management skills.
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 in London employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Join a leading public sector organisation that prioritises purpose-driven work and offers a collaborative environment where your legal expertise will directly impact essential services. With flexible working arrangements across multiple UK locations, you will have the opportunity to engage with senior stakeholders on complex procurement matters while enjoying a competitive salary and a strong focus on employee growth and development.
Contact Details:
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
