Legal Counsel, Public Procurement - Remote

Position: Legal Counsel, Public Procurement Role Type: Full-Time, Permanent Location: Fully Remote (Ad hoc travel to office) Salary Guide: £55,000 - £70,000 per annum (DOE) + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

Our client, a leading organisation in the tech sector, is seeking to hire a Legal Counsel with a background in public procurement contracts to join their legal team. This is an exciting opportunity for a UK qualified Solicitor with around 1 to 4 years PQE and experience in public procurement law to play a pivotal role in advising on a wide range of procurement, commercial, and contractual matters.

Role Specification:

• Provide legal advice on the structure and establishment of public procurement contracts.
• Draft and review tender documents and advise on procurement risks.
• Support the business on contract modifications, governance matters, and general procurement queries.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with procurement regulations.
• Offer guidance on dispute resolution processes related to procurement challenges.
• Stay ahead of regulatory changes in the procurement landscape and proactively advise the business.
• Where necessary, manage external counsel to ensure high-quality outputs.

Candidate Requirements:

• UK Qualified Solicitor, 1 to 4 years PQE with experience in public procurement contracts.
• Have handled non-contentious procurement matters, ideally within the NHS, local government, or public sector.
• Knowledge of data protection/GDPR regulations.
• In-House and/or Private Practice background will be considered.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to advise stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for drafting legal documentation and delivering training.
• Experience handling risk assessment, governance, and contract management.

Why Apply?

• Fully remote working with occasional office-based work on an ad hoc basis.
• Competitive base salary of £55,000 - £70,000 per annum (DOE).
• Car allowance, bonus and excellent benefits on offer.
• Work within a dynamic, forward-thinking legal team in the tech sector.
• Opportunities to develop and progress within a leading organisation.

If you are interested in the opportunity, please submit your CV via the job advert or for further information please contact Chris Ewles on 07902 701 818 or at chris.ewles @lhh.com

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