In-House Interim Lawyer

In-house Interim Lawyer – Procurement specialist – Home working considered

Our client is a global engineering business and leader in its field. They are going through significant growth within their UK markets and as a result need to recruit an additional lawyer to support a significant upturn in work.

This role can be home-based with occasional travel to County Durham and London. You must be able to start a temporary contract immediately. The role will entail supporting the procurement teams in regard to supplier contracts (advice, drafting and negotiating), supporting internal governance, mitigating risk, establishing policy, advising on H&S, training staff, managing external advisers, and advising on dispute management.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience of supporting procurement teams, ideally within the infrastructure sector. An experienced UK qualified lawyer, you will have advised on UK public procurement regimes and health and safety requirements and possess strong experience of contract negotiation. Ideally you will have worked in or with clients in the infrastructure sector. A dynamic, practical approach and the ability to work on your own initiative is essential.

You must be currently based in the UK with the right to remain.