Legal Counsel (Commercial Contracts & Procurement)

Accutrainee

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
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Location: Hybrid (3 days/week) - London
Start: ASAP (by mid-September preferred)
Day Rate: Competitive, depending on experienceAccuflex has a great opportunity for a talented and motivated Solicitor with experience commercial contracts experience to join our client, an insurance company based in London. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a compact and dynamic in-house legal team, supporting a key function during a period of increased demand.Key Responsibilities:
  • Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including IT/SaaS, consultancy, and procurement agreements
  • Public Procurement: Advise on public procurement matters and support compliant contracting under relevant frameworks.
  • Risk Management: Assess legal and commercial risks and provide practical mitigation strategies.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a trusted advisor across business units, working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners.
  • Legal Support: Provide pragmatic and commercially sound legal advice across a broad spectrum of legal issues.
Required Experience:
  • Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales).
  • Strong experience in commercial contracting, with specific exposure to public procurement agreements would be ideal, but not essential.
  • Comfortable working in regulated or public-private organisations.
  • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities with sound judgement.
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We are looking for someone who is ready to hit the ground running in a meaningful interim role, and who thrives in a flexible, collaborative working environment. If you are a well-rounded lawyer eager to contribute from day one, apply today.Locations Remote status HybridColleaguesLondonWorkplace & CultureWe pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, which prioritises training and development and encourages networking.Accutrainee was founded on the principles of innovation, our high-level goal to partner with legal professionals throughout their legal career offering them more opportunity, more flexibility and more support.Our ultimate aim is to be recognised as the legal services company of choice for legal professionals and develop a supportive, friendly culture where quality is embedded in everything we do.About AccutraineeAccutrainee is an innovative legal services and technology company where quality matters. We partner with legal professionals throughout their career, offering training and development, job opportunities and mentoring. We offer opportunities for paralegals, trainees and qualified lawyers on a contract and permanent basis at a wide range of organisations including city law firms, niche practice firms, FTSE 100 companies, banks, fintechs and start-ups.Founded in 2012Co-workers 50 careersite--jobs--form-overlay#showFormOverlay">Apply for this job jobs--overlay#closeOverlay">London · HybridLegal Counsel (Commercial Contracts & Procurement)Join a dynamic in-house team advising on commercial contracts at the heart of an insurance company. 6 month contract, hybrid, City-based. Start ASAP.Loading application formCareer site
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