Interim Commercial / Procurement lawyer

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced Procurement Lawyer or Commercial Lawyer with Procurement Act 2023 and NEC experience to support the legal and procurement team during a busy period of procurement activity and contract renewals.

About the Role:

This role would suit a pragmatic lawyer who enjoys working closely with procurement teams and business stakeholders.

You'll support procurement exercises, contract renewals and wider commercial projects, providing practical advice across a variety of matters. The role offers significant stakeholder exposure and would suit someone who enjoys working in a hands on, business facing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Advise on procurement law, Procurement Act 2023 compliance and NEC3
• Support procurement exercises, tender processes and contract awards
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements
• Provide practical and commercially focused legal advice to stakeholders
• Support procurement governance, risk management and best practice
• Work closely with procurement teams and operational stakeholders
• Assist with contract renewals and strategic commercial projects

Required Experience:

• Qualified in E&Ws
• Strong procurement law experience gained in private practice or in-house
• Experience advising on procurement matters under Procurement Act 2023
• Experience drafting and advising on NEC3 agreements
• Able to work independently and build effective stakeholder relationships
• Practical and solutions focused approach
• Open to Procurement Lawyers and Commercial Lawyers with significant procurement exposure
• Experience working within organisations that combine public procurement obligations with a commercial operating model would be highly beneficial

Working Arrangements:

• ASAP start
• Initial 6+ month minimum term
• Full time preferred, although candidates looking for four days and flexi hours will also be considered
• Hybrid working, with two days per week onsite in Central London

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

29-09-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English