Procurement Legal Counsel

1st Executive Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal consulting firm in Central London is seeking a Procurement Legal Counsel to manage supplier legal activity across various contracts. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary of up to £100K alongside a benefits package. The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with over 7 years of experience negotiating complex contracts and a solid understanding of UK regulations. Enjoy hybrid work while influencing legal practices in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 7+ years' post-qualification experience in legal contracts.
• Experience negotiating complex Statements of Work and supplier agreements.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of supplier contracts.
• Providing strategic legal guidance on supplier risk and governance.
• Supporting stakeholders throughout the full contract lifecycle.

Skills

Strong background in third-party supplier contracts

Excellent communication skills

Commercial mindset

Solid understanding of UK regulatory requirements

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Procurement Legal Counsel

Permanent | Full-time

Salary: Up to £100K + Package

Location: Central London (Hybrid)

Overview

Love contracts, but bored of boilerplate? Want to sit right at the heart of the business, shaping how major supplier relationships are built and managed from a legal perspective? We’re looking for an experienced Procurement Legal Counsel to own supplier legal activity across a broad and interesting portfolio of contracts.

The role

You’ll be the go-to legal expert for Procurement and Supplier Management, advising on everything from complex technology agreements to HR, Facilities, Marketing and Finance contracts. This is a hands-on role where you’ll draft, negotiate and shape agreements end-to-end, while helping the business move quickly, confidently and compliantly.

You’ll build trusted relationships fast, bringing clarity to risk, offering pragmatic solutions and helping senior stakeholders make informed decisions.

What you’ll be doing

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of supplier contracts, from SaaS and cloud to professional services
• Supporting stakeholders throughout the full contract lifecycle
• Clearly articulating legal risk, options and recommendations to senior leaders
• Developing standard templates, playbooks and guidance to streamline contracting
• Improving processes, policies and ways of working
• Partnering closely with teams such as Data Protection, InfoSec and Service Design
• Providing strategic legal guidance on supplier risk, regulation and governance

What you’ll bring

• Qualified lawyer with 7+ years' post-qualification experience
• Strong background in third-party supplier contracts
• Experience negotiating complex Statements of Work, milestones, penalties and risk allocation
• Solid understanding of UK regulatory requirements (including PRA where relevant)
• Commercial mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously in a global, collaborative environment

Nice to have

• Experience in the London insurance market or regulated financial services
• Resilience, adaptability and a genuine appetite for change and improvement
• You'll be joining a fast-moving, collaborative environment where legal is seen as a partner, not a blocker. You’ll have real visibility, real influence and the opportunity to modernise how procurement legal support is delivered as contract complexity continues to grow.
• A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer, alongside the chance to work with smart, driven people who genuinely value what you bring to the table.

Note: ***Applicants must hold current and valid UK Right to Work***