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Public Procurement Counsel
East West Railway Company. Provide legal advice on complex and high-value procurements, including major infrastructure, construction, professional services, technology and corporate procurements .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in UK public procurement law, including the Procurement Act 2023, and provides strategic legal advice on complex procurement processes. Capable of developing legal tools and policies while managing procurement challenges and collaborating with various stakeholders.
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UK Public Procurement LawProcurement Act 2023Qualified Solicitor or Barrister3 Years' PQEProcurement Strategy Development
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Hard Skills
Legal AdviceProcurement StrategyContract ModificationsTender DocumentationEvaluation MethodologiesMarket EngagementFramework AgreementsPublic-Money DecisionsProcurement Challenges ManagementLegal Tools Development
Soft Skills
Collaborative ApproachPractical AdviceWorkload ManagementConfidence in ExpertiseRole Model for Vision and Behaviours
Certifications & Qualifications
Qualified SolicitorQualified Barrister
Industry Keywords
Procurement Regulations 2024Cabinet Office GuidancePublic ProcurementInfrastructure ProcurementConstruction ProcurementProfessional Services ProcurementTechnology ProcurementCorporate ProcurementExemptionsTransparency and Equal Treatment
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide legal advice on complex and high-value procurements, including major infrastructure, construction, professional services, technology and corporate procurements
- Advise on procurement strategy and lawful routes to market under the Procurement Act 2023, Procurement Regulations 2024, Cabinet Office guidance and legacy procurement regimes
- Advise on direct awards, framework agreements, call-offs, contract modifications, exemptions, conflicts of interest, transparency and equal treatment
- Advise on market engagement, specifications, tender documentation, evaluation methodologies, clarifications, moderation, award decisions, notices and standstill
- Support management of procurement challenges and disputes
- Develop procurement legal tools, policies, templates, guidance and ways of working
- Provide clear, pragmatic advice ensuring public-money decisions are lawful, governed and defensible
- Contribute to broader legal work across EWR Co
- Work with Commercial, project teams, senior stakeholders and external lawyers
- Report to the Director of Legal
- Act as a role model for EWR Co’s vision and behaviours
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience advising on UK public procurement law
- Good working knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and/or previous UK procurement regimes
- Confidence providing practical advice and knowing when to draw on wider expertise
- Ability to manage a varied workload and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative approach and interest in working closely with procurement, commercial and project professionals
- Qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales
- At least 3 years' PQE
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience
- Up to 12% employer pension contribution to support your future
- 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus the option to buy up to 2 extra days
- 2 volunteering days
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Life assurance (4x your annual salary)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Perkbox discounts and wellbeing benefits
- Recognition programme, including on-the-spot and annual awards
- Advanced learning and development opportunities