Strategic Legal Advisor

11 hours ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom lhh recruitment Full time
Senior Legal Counsel - Public Procurement & Commercial

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to lead our client's public procurement and commercial legal function. As a key member of the team, you will provide strategic leadership and expert legal advice to facilitate our client's goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement the legal strategy for commercial and procurement matters
  • Provide technical commercial and procurement legal advice to colleagues
  • Draft and negotiate standard and bespoke contract documents
  • Oversee the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023 and promote best practices in our client's commercial and procurement function
  • Contribute as a legal advisor to submissions to oversight bodies
  • Advise on risk associated with procurement and commercial practice
  • Stay up-to-date with specialist procurement legislation and regulations
  • Identify and implement improvements in legal and compliance processes

Requirements:

  • Wide knowledge of English law, especially in relation to contract law
  • Proven experience managing staff in the provision of legal advice
  • Ability to apply legal oversight to complex situations
  • Strong relationship-building skills and ability to influence at a senior level

Package:

  • Competitive leadership salary: £80,000 - £110,000 per annum, depending on experience
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Flexible benefit scheme
  • Market-leading contributory pension scheme
  • Family-friendly policies
  • Opportunities for professional career development

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