Job Description

A leading international organisation is seeking a senior legal professional to join on a 6-month fixed-term contract. A start date of December is preferred, but a mid-January start is also considered. The business operates across multiple markets and is undergoing significant transformation, with a strong focus on technology, procurement, and commercial innovation. This role sits within a collaborative legal team supporting a wide range of work.
Your new role
You will provide legal support for indirect procurement, services (relating to Joint Ventures), and technology-related projects and contracts. This broad commercial role will involve:

• Advising on high-value, long-term service agreements for joint ventures in multiple jurisdictions
• Drafting and negotiating procurement contracts, including professional services, equipment purchase, and fleet and warehouse agreements
• Supporting technology procurement for entertainment platforms, including OEM agreements and component sourcing
• Advising on governance, in-life service issues, and strategic commercial transactions
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders across customer care, supply chain, and tech teams

This is a hands-on role requiring autonomy, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage complex legal matters within a fast-paced environment.
What you'll need to succeed
You'll be a qualified lawyer with significant post-qualification experience (10-12 years+ PQE). Key requirements include:

• Strong commercial and procurement experience, particularly in the technology and telecoms sectors, with a track record of adding value to organisations
• Familiarity with OEM providers, SaaS agreements, and outsourcing arrangements
• Exposure to AI law, data protection, and fintech is desirable
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to work independently, attempting to solve problems before turning to help
• Warm, collaborative approach

What you'll get in return

• Prorated annual package of 130,000 + 7,200 car allowance
• 25 days' annual leave (prorated)
• Up to 30 days working abroad (prorated)
• Office-based role in new West London offices (4 days in the office)
• Opportunity to work on a broad spectrum of exciting high-profile commercial and technology projects within a global business
• Supportive and inclusive team culture

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Company
Hays Legal provides an integrated recruitment solution to the UK's Legal and Company Secretarial sectors. Working across a nationwide network of offices, we offer employers and jobseekers a highly specialised recruitment service for permanent and interim positions across all business sectors, skill sets and levels of seniority.
We have a proven track record spanning almost 20 years in all areas of Legal and Company Secretarial recruitment, from one-off contingency requirements through to large-scale recruitment campaigns and wider employee management solutions.
We offer confidential, expert advice on job opportunities, compensation, business plans and exit strategies pertinent to professionals considering a move. We have the ear of key decision makers across all our clients and we have been instrumental in introducing and placing hundreds of fee earners and company secretaries into a vast array of organisations. From blue chip corporates, national and international firms through to niche practices, we have deep knowledge of the legal company secretary market.
If an organisation has strategic growth plans or needs incisive market analysis, we are often consulted as a first point of contact.
Company info Website Telephone 020 3465 0139 Location 107 Cheapside
London
EC2V 6DN
United Kingdom
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