Legal Counsel (Commercial Contracts & Procurement)

Legal Counsel (6 Month Contract) - Public Procurement / Commercial Contracts

Location: Hybrid (3 days/week) - London

Start: ASAP (by mid-September preferred)

Day Rate: Competitive, depending on experience

Accuflex has a great opportunity for a talented and motivated Solicitor with experience in commercial contracts to join our client, an insurance company based in London. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a compact and dynamic in-house legal team, supporting a key function during a period of increased demand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including IT/SaaS, consultancy, and procurement agreements.
• Public Procurement: Advise on public procurement matters and support compliant contracting under relevant frameworks.
• Risk Management: Assess legal and commercial risks and provide practical mitigation strategies.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a trusted advisor across business units, working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Legal Support: Provide pragmatic and commercially sound legal advice across a broad spectrum of legal issues.

Required Experience:

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales).
• Strong experience in commercial contracting, with specific exposure to public procurement agreements would be ideal, but not essential.
• Comfortable working in regulated or public-private organizations.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities with sound judgment.

Apply Now:

We are looking for someone who is ready to hit the ground running in a meaningful interim role, and who thrives in a flexible, collaborative working environment. If you are a well-rounded lawyer eager to contribute from day one, apply today.