Leeds
Solicitor - Procurement & Commercial \n\n • Location: LS1, Leeds\n, • Job Type: Temporary Contract, Hybrid\n, • Salary: £26.62 PAYE per hour / £34.79 Umbrella per hour\n\n We are seeking a skilled Procurement and Commercial Solicitor to join a large public sector organisation on a temporary basis. This role involves providing comprehensive legal advice and services, particularly in relation to major infrastructure, PPP/PFI, and complex procurement schemes. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in guiding all stages of complex projects and procurement processes, ensuring compliance with commercial, contractual, statutory, and regulatory requirements. \n Day-to-day of the role \n\n • Provide specialist legal advice on complex procurements and projects throughout all stages of the project lifecycle, including feasibility, business case development, and performance matters.\n, • Lead on drafting and negotiating contracts, agreements, and other legal documents, ensuring thorough due diligence and effective risk management.\n, • Support organisational transformation and change programmes involving legal and regulatory considerations.\n, • Resolve contract disputes and lead negotiations with bidding consortia, advisers, and lenders on legal matters.\n, • Manage legal and commercial aspects of major projects and procurement schemes, ensuring the successful delivery and continuous improvement of services that meet organisational and stakeholder objectives.\n, • Provide legal advice and guidance to senior leaders, executives, and key stakeholders across the organisation.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications \n\n • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or FCILEx, with a current practising certificate in England.\n, • Demonstrable experience in handling complex commercial projects and/or complex public sector procurement.\n, • Strong ability to present complex information clearly and concisely across various formats.\n, • Creative problem-solving skills with a proven ability to find innovative solutions.\n, • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.\n, • Knowledge of contracts and commercial law, public procurement, and regulatory frameworks.\n, • Experience in leading legal workstreams within complex public sector projects and procurement programmes.\n\n Benefits \n\n • Competitive hourly rate.\n, • Flexible hybrid working arrangement.\n, • Opportunity to work on significant, high-profile projects within a large public sector organisation.\n\n\n, • Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing support.\n, • Secure, user-friendly online system for timesheet management.\n, • Self-service portal for holiday requests, payslips, and employment documents.\n, • Access to free training, discount clubs, healthcare options, and reward schemes.\n, • Inclusion in pension schemes, paid holiday arrangements, and maternity benefits.\n, • Opportunities to work with a range of leading UK employers across the public and private sectors.\n\n To Apply \n To apply for this Solicitor - Procurement & Commercial position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and how you meet the essential requirements.