Senior Legal Counsel - LHH Recruitment Solutions : Job Details

Position: Senior Legal CounselLocation: Predominantly Remote working with some office based work (open to discussion on number of days)Employment Type: Full-Time, PermanentSalary/Package: Competitive Base Salary (DOE), Car Allowance, Bonus, and Benefits

About the Role:

We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our clients In-House legal team on a predominantly remote working basis, with some travel to the offices required. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Solicitor to play a key role in managing and advising on public procurement and IT/technology contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Legal Advisory: Provide expert legal advice and support on public sector contracts, including procurement & outsourcing agreements plus IT, Tech & AI contracts, and data protection.
• Contract Management: Lead the review, negotiation, and drafting of various commercial agreements.
• Change Management: Running and implementing change management strategies to support response in other areas of the company, driven by change in legislation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining strong relationships and effectively managing their expectations.
• Workload Management: Prioritise and manage a diverse workload, demonstrating the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Candidate Specification:

• Qualification: UK-qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 7 year's post-qualification experience, with an In-House background.
• Sector Experience: Ideally from the managed services/outsourcing, IT, technology, or telecommunications sectors.
• Experience: Ideally a background in public sector contracts including procurement, outsourcing plus IT & technology contracts, and data protection.
• Skills: Excellent stakeholder management, a proactive approach to workload management, and the ability to work autonomously, as well as within a team.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: A competitive base salary reflective of your experience and expertise.
• Additional Perks: Car allowance, performance-based bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Work-Life Balance: Predominantly remote working with some office based work (to be discussed).

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please submit your CV via the job advert or for further information please contact Chris Ewles on or at chris.ewles @lhh.com

LHH Recruitment Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. LHH Recruitment Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

To note, the PQE indicated in this advertisement is intended as a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.