Procurement Legal Counsel

Permanent | Full-time

Salary: Up to £100K + Package

Location: Central London (Hybrid)

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? This could be your next move.

We're looking for an experienced Procurement Legal Counsel to own supplier legal activity across a broad and interesting portfolio - with a strong focus on IT, SaaS and technology-driven 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, particularly IT, SaaS and cloud

• 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

• A confident, pragmatic negotiating style

• Resilience, adaptability and a genuine appetite for change and improvement

Why join?

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.

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