Procurement Solicitor Job at Douglas Scott (London)

Contracts and Procurement Solicitor

Allen Lane are supporting Mid-Sussex District Council in their recruitment for a...

Location

United Kingdom , Greater London

Salary:

45091.00 - 50269.00 GBP / Year

Allen Lane

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Be a trusted adviser to Members and colleagues in all specialist knowledge areas, and at all levels of the organisation
Proactively manage an ongoing legal caseload, maintaining accurate and organised records of contracts, correspondence and legal documents
Undertake continuing professional development as required and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of all relevant legislation, guidance, and case law
Ensure good governance
Work with and support other members of the legal and governance team
Exhibit the highest professional work standards and a capacity to develop skills and knowledge
Attend statutory meetings as required
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of contracts, including but not limited to Service Level Agreements, Funding Agreements, Inter-Authority Agreements, JCT and NEC construction contracts and Framework Agreements
Ensuring contracts and procurement activities and processes adhere to relevant laws, regulations and Council policy/interests, assessing risk and developing strategies to mitigate risk
Providing legal guidance during the procurement process, helping officers to make informed decisions and avoid legal pitfalls

Job Responsibility

Provide legal advice, representation, and assistance across the Council to Members and staff colleagues as well as at public meetings where required
Understand the role of Legal Services and contribute to the delivery of the Legal Team’s Service Plan and the Council’s Corporate Plan
Contribute to the delivery of a high quality and cost-effective legal service

What we offer

Local Government pension scheme
34 days annual leave

Parttime

Solicitor - Commercial and Public Procurement

DAC Beachcroft is seeking a talented commercial lawyer to join our highly succes...

Location

United Kingdom , Leeds

Salary:

Not provided

DAC Beachcroft

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified junior solicitor with strong expertise in commercial law, ideally with experience or interest in health, procurement and public sector contracting
Experience in working on or managing complex commercial contracts (depending on experience)
Strong client-focused approach with practical, risk-based advice
Excellent communication skills, with confidence in working directly and building relationships within the team and with clients
Collaborative team player who works effectively with colleagues and external advisors
Change oriented with a positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives
Strong academic background coupled and a keen grasp of legal issues, with a clear ability to learn quickly 'on the job'
Ability to understand the practice impact of advice rather than only providing an ‘academic’ approach to legal issues.

Job Responsibility

Assisting the team on major commercial and procurement projects
Providing commercially focused risk advice to clients with practical solutions/next steps
Negotiating and drafting provisions for contractual and procurement documentation across health and wider government for public and private sector clients
Assisting on managing high-value, high-profile projects that span practice areas
Managing your own tasks and matters (depending on experience)
Demonstrating proactive financial management of matters
Supporting the team by reviewing work of junior colleagues (depending on experience) and assisting with work allocation
Supporting business development through client engagement, marketing, and networking activities, while contributing to team growth by supporting pitches, seminars, and training sessions
Maintaining strong client relationships
Staying current with legal and sector knowledge, actively contributing to team expertise and ensuring compliance with data security protocols.

What we offer

Flexible working with our Flex Forward scheme
Inclusive and accessible recruitment process

Fulltime

New

Legal Counsel

As Legal Counsel, you’ll play a key role in supporting BRE’s day-to-day commerci...

Location

United Kingdom , Watford

Salary:

55000.00 - 65000.00 GBP / Year

BRE

Expiration Date

July 12, 2026

Requirements

Qualification as a UK solicitor with a current practising certificate
Experience drafting and negotiating a range of commercial contracts (in-house or private practice)
A strong understanding of contract and commercial law
Awareness of areas such as data protection, intellectual property and general compliance
The ability to balance legal risk with practical business outcomes
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Job Responsibility

Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including service agreements, consultancy contracts, NDAs, licensing and framework agreements
Provide clear, practical legal advice on compliance and regulatory matters, including data protection and intellectual property
Support procurement and supply chain activities with pragmatic legal input
Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks and enable informed decision-making
Contribute to governance activities, including policies, procedures and risk management frameworks
Help develop legal templates, tools and internal training to improve consistency and efficiency

What we offer

Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution
Life assurance – 4x your basic salary
Enhanced maternity package
HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more
Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points
Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform
Professional membership reimbursement

Fulltime

New

Finance & Risk Manager

We are seeking a commercially minded, Finance & Risk Manager to join our Finance...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

50000.00 GBP / Year

The AF Group Ltd.

Expiration Date

July 10, 2026

Requirements

Strong experience in credit risk, credit control and debt recovery, with the confidence to make sound commercial decisions and manage risk effectively
An excellent communicator who builds trusted relationships with colleagues, members, external partners and senior stakeholders
A proven people leader who can motivate, coach and develop high-performing teams, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement
Demonstrated ability to lead through change, identify process improvements and drive operational excellence across finance functions
Commercially minded, with the ability to analyse financial information, identify trends and translate data into clear business recommendations
A collaborative business partner who enjoys working across departments to influence outcomes and support organisational goals
Highly organised and resilient, able to prioritise competing demands while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Experienced in financial reporting, forecasting and performance analysis, with strong systems skills and confidence working with ERP platforms such as NetSuite
Comfortable managing challenging conversations, including credit decisions and debt recovery matters, with professionalism and diplomacy
Proactive and hands-on, with a genuine passion for developing people, improving processes and delivering outstanding service to members and stakeholders

Job Responsibility

Lead credit risk assessments and member due diligence, providing clear recommendations on onboarding and risk management
Monitor member exposure and help shape the cooperative's overall credit risk strategy
Manage debt recovery activities, including legal proceedings, while driving effective credit control practices
Partner with solicitors, external agencies and internal teams to resolve outstanding debts efficiently
Develop and enhance credit, debt and financial reporting within NetSuite, delivering actionable business insights
Oversee the sales ledger function, ensuring prompt resolution of member queries and an excellent member experience
Collaborate with operational, procurement and commercial teams to support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
Produce cash flow forecasts, analyse trading performance and provide meaningful commentary to support decision-making
Support monthly and year-end financial reporting, reconciliations and continuous improvement initiatives across finance
Act as a key finance business partner, providing specialist credit and risk expertise and cover when required

What we offer

8% employer pension contribution
26 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays. This rises with each years' service by an additional day, up to 4 extra days
Have your birthday off as an extra days holiday, if it falls on your working day
Free lunch daily from our onsite Café
AF Membership (giving discounts at hundreds of retailers and suppliers)
Life assurance (2 x salary)
Private Health Insurance (available as an optional employee-paid benefit)
Discounted gym membership
Cycle to work scheme
Salary Sacrifice car scheme

Fulltime

Team Lawyer – Place – (Planning, Property & Regeneration)

An opportunity for an experienced Team Lawyer – Place to join a forward-thinking...

Location

United Kingdom , Wigan

Salary:

40.00 - 60.00 GBP / Hour

Allen Lane

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate (Barrister or Legal Executive also considered)
Post-qualification experience in at least two of the following areas: Land and Property (including Housing and Land Charges), Major Projects and Regeneration, Contracts and Procurement, Housing and ASB
Experience advising on complex local authority matters
Experience conducting proceedings and acting as an advocate
Experience drafting complex legal documentation and managing negotiations
Ability to manage a substantial caseload with minimal supervision
Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff

Job Responsibility

Managing a personal caseload, including complex and significant matters
Advising, preparing and conducting proceedings on behalf of the Council
Acting as an advocate at court, tribunals, inquiries and statutory or legislative hearings
Managing the instruction and use of Counsel and external solicitors
Drafting complex legal documentation and leading negotiations
Attending committees, panels and officer meetings to advise on legal matters
Providing specialist legal advice to support service delivery and decision-making
Supporting projects to ensure delivery in line with corporate priorities
Supervising, mentoring and supporting junior staff
Delivering legal guidance, training and briefing notes

Junior Commercial Counsel

You will be our second ever legal hire, reporting to the Legal & Compliance Lead...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Qargo

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified solicitor or CILEX lawyer in England & Wales (NQ–3 PQE), with in-house experience or 3–5 years of in-house legal experience at a technology or SaaS business
Solid grounding in SaaS commercial contracting: MSAs, Order Forms, DPAs, NDAs
Familiarity with UK & EU GDPR and data protection fundamentals
Experience with a CLM tool (Juro experience is a real bonus!)
Tech-native and AI-curious: comfortable with tools like Slack, Notion, Google Workspace and GenAI tooling
Pragmatic, business-first mindset - you translate legal risk into clear, actionable commercial advice
Confident operating autonomously in a small team, with high ownership and a bias to action
Excellent written and verbal communication
comfortable with senior stakeholders and external advisers
Collaborative and curious — you genuinely want to grow a function, not just maintain it

Job Responsibility

Own day-to-day customer contracting (MSAs, Order Forms, NDAs, DPAs, amendments, renewals, SOWs), with scope to grow into handling strategic, high-value, and enterprise deals alongside the Legal Lead
Manage and evolve Qargo's CLM (Juro) with the Sales-enablement Lead: manage templates, workflows, playbooks, reporting, and user enablement across the business
Co-own Qargo's data protection and privacy operations: negotiate customer and vendor DPAs, maintain the intra-group data sharing framework and privacy/cookie policies, and partner with Security on NIS2 and incident response readiness
Own end-to-end supplier and procurement contracting: SaaS vendors, IT, marketing, and professional services
Support US expansion: help stand up customer contracting workflows for Qargo Tech Inc
Provide support on corporate compliance and other ad hoc legal tasks as needed

What we offer

A competitive package
Flexible hybrid working from our London office
Private healthcare with Vitality
Growth opportunities in a fast-scaling tech company expanding into the US and beyond
Meaningful ownership from day one — this isn't a support role, it's a building role
Being part of a driven and inclusive team that is transforming the logistics industry

Fulltime

Commercial Technology Associate

A highly regarded international law firm is seeking a Commercial Technology Asso...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

110000.00 - 120000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor status or equivalent
Between 3 and 6 years’ PQE
Previous Commercial Technology experience is essential
Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial and technology agreements
Knowledge of data protection and privacy legislation would be advantageous
Experience advising on technology projects, outsourcing arrangements or digital transformation initiatives
Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills
Strong commercial awareness and business understanding
The ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively
A proactive and client-focused approach

Job Responsibility

Advising on a wide range of commercial contracts and technology agreements
Drafting and negotiating SaaS, software licensing, cloud services and managed services agreements
Advising clients on digital transformation and technology implementation projects
Supporting clients on data protection and information governance matters
Advising on outsourcing, procurement and strategic commercial arrangements
Assisting businesses with AI, emerging technologies and digital innovation projects
Supporting technology transactions, corporate deals and investment activities
Advising clients across multiple sectors including technology, financial services, retail, healthcare and professional services
Building and maintaining strong client relationships
Delivering commercially focused and practical legal advice

What we offer

Pension
Healthcare
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Competitive salary and benefits package
Excellent training and development opportunities
Clear progression pathway
Strong support from experienced Partners and senior lawyers
High levels of client contact and responsibility
Exposure to innovative and rapidly evolving areas of law

Fulltime

In-House Legal Advisor

We are working with a commercially driven organisation operating at the heart of...

Location

United Kingdom , Kent

Salary:

50000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year

Jameson Legal

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualification as a Solicitor (England & Wales or commonwealth equivalent such as Australia or New Zealand)
Ideally at least 2 years' PQE
Experience in commercial contracts, with some exposure to liability and/or property law
A practical and solutions-oriented mindset with strong commercial awareness
Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across the business
A proactive, team-oriented individual who enjoys variety and responsibility

Job Responsibility

Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial and operational contracts
Advising on procurement, liability and property matters across a diverse asset base
Supporting on data protection and corporate governance matters
Managing low-value claims, including property damage and minor personal injury
Assisting with debt recovery and enforcement processes
Advising on risk mitigation, including indemnities and disclaimers
Supporting development and infrastructure projects and other ad hoc matters

Fulltime

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