Job Title: Commercial Lawyer – Public Procurement & Government Contracts
Contract: 6‑month fixed‑term contract
Location: London (Hybrid working)
Ideal Level: 4–6 PQE
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Lawyer to join our legal team on a six‑month contract, supporting complex, high‑value commercial matters involving large multinational organisations and public sector bodies. This is a hybrid role based in London, offering exposure to strategically significant projects and senior‑level stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Advising on a broad range of commercial contracts with major corporate clients and public sector entities
* Reviewing, drafting and responding to competitive tender notices, RFPs and procurement documentation
* Supporting the full public procurement lifecycle, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance
* Negotiating and contracting with UK government departments and national governments, including framework agreements and long‑term service contracts
* Working closely with internal commercial, procurement and operational teams on high‑profile projects
* Identifying, managing and mitigating legal risk while supporting commercial objectives
* Building effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners and public authorities.
About You
* Qualified lawyer (England & Wales or equivalent) with approximately 4–6 years’ PQE
* Strong background in commercial contracts, ideally gained in an in‑house or large‑scale commercial environment
* Proven experience in public procurement, including competitive tender processes
* Experience negotiating contracts with government departments and national governments
* Commercially pragmatic with the ability to balance legal risk and business priorities
* Confident communicator with a collaborative and solutions‑focused approach
* Comfortable managing multiple workstreams in a fast‑paced environment.
Why Join Us?
* Work on complex, high‑value and strategically important matters
* Direct exposure to public sector and government contracting at a senior level
* Hybrid working with flexibility on days spent in the London office
* Supportive and collaborative legal team
* Immediate Start