Senior Legal Counsel/Procurement Lawyer

Senior Legal Counsel/Procurement Lawyer

Locum Contract - Full-time 12 months +

Rate - £450 Umbrella per day

Warrington, Hybrid-Working

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Legal Counsel to join a Central Government team to advise on a range of commercial, contractual and procurement matters. The Senior Legal Counsel will be a talented senior lawyer who will provide legal leadership and proactive, timely, high-quality, cost-effective solutions to a wide range of interesting domestic and global commercial opportunities. There will be UK and international travel, interaction with key stakeholders, and the opportunity to build an international personal brand in nuclear transport.

Key Requirements for the Senior Legal Counsel

The ideal Candidate for this Senior Legal Counsel role will have:

• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the management of the interfaces within a Group, Divisional and Operating company structure. Be able to grasp the environment and dynamics in which NDA Group operates, including its interaction with Government regulators and other stakeholders
• Substantial demonstrable post-qualification legal experience (at least 8 years), which should include significant experience in:

1. Commercial (contract) law in an international environment, drafting & negotiating complex commercial contracts including multi-jurisdictional issues, and in-house experience
2. Public procurement law, including Procurement Act 2023 advice within a commercial environment, reviewing ITT documentation, bespoke Supplier Contracts, and providing assurance and support to the procurement team on supplier-related issues

• Substantial experience of face-to-face negotiations with customers' representatives and their legal teams
• Experience of operating and influencing at senior management level, providing legal advice, and advising on a range of legal issues in high-pressure environments to tight deadlines
• Ability to advise generally in other areas of relevant law (competition law including state aid, IP, employment, etc)
• Experience of the following is desirable but not essential:

1. Providing commercial legal advice within a regulated environment
2. Maritime, rail, and general transport law matters relevant to the transport of nuclear material

Key responsibilities for the Senior Legal Counsel

The successful Candidate for this Senior Legal Counsel role will be required to:

• Assist the GC in proactively identifying legal risks and proposing pragmatic solutions to address and manage such risks
• Advise on the following areas: Rail / Shipping / Solutions; Litigation; Employment; Safety; Environment; Regulatory relations and enforcement; Safeguards; Transport; Corporate risk management; National and international nuclear law; Insurance; Vires and State Aid; Information Governance; Intellectual Property; Compliance transactional and project work; corporate transactions, commercial work procurement; real estate transactions; technology transfer arrangements and intellectual property transactions; collaborations with NDA Group organisations; and litigation arising out of the areas above
• Representing the organisation in discussions with partners, customers, and suppliers
• Responsible for development, implementation, and review of practical compliance & governance frameworks within the organisation and its subsidiary companies

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established Central Government team that prides itself on the first-class service it offers to clients. Our client also offers the potential extension of your 12-month contract as a Senior Legal Counsel.

If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the Senior Legal Counsel role, please apply now, or contact Albert Pearson at Sellick Partnership for a confidential conversation.

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