At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert legal advice on procurement and commercial matters in a collaborative environment.
- Company: Join a leading public sector organisation focused on essential services.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible working, and the chance to shape procurement outcomes.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and minimal supervision.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while working with senior leaders on high-value legal issues.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement law and strong analytical skills preferred.
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. 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.
- 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
- A proactive, commercial and solution-focused approach
Legal qualification is preferred but not essential; 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.
Opportunity to play a key role in shaping procurement and commercial outcomes.
Policy & Performance Business Partner in London employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Join a leading public sector organisation that prioritises purpose-driven work and offers a collaborative, commercially focused environment. With flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to engage with senior leaders on impactful legal matters, you will find ample opportunities for professional growth and development. This role not only allows you to contribute to essential services but also provides a supportive culture that values your expertise and insights.
Contact Details:
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
