Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel (Procurement) Warrington, UK
Contract: 12 Months
We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to provide strategic and hands-on legal support across commercial contracts, public procurement, corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities: Provide legal advice on complex commercial contracts, procurement activities and business transactions.
Advise on the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) and public procurement compliance.
Draft, review and negotiate supplier agreements and complex commercial contracts.
Review tender documentation, ITTs and procurement processes.
Advise senior stakeholders and management on legal risks, governance and compliance.
Support corporate governance frameworks, Board matters and regulatory obligations.
Work collaboratively with procurement, commercial and operational teams.
Identify legal risks and provide pragmatic, commercially focused solutions.

Essential Requirements: Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive eligible to practise in England and Wales.
Minimum 8 years PQE.
Strong commercial and procurement law experience.
Practical knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023.
Public sector or government-related legal experience.
Extensive contract drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management experience.
Experience providing legal advice at senior management level.
Ability to work independently while remaining hands-on within a small team.

Desirable: Experience in nuclear, energy, rail, maritime, transport or other regulated environments.
Experience with corporate governance and international commercial contracts.