Your new companyA leading public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join its team on an interim basis until the end of the year. Operating at the centre of a large-scale, nationally significant procurement function, the organisation plays a key role in delivering efficient and cost-effective supply chain solutions.This role can be based from multiple offices across London, the Midlands and the North-West, 2 days per week in the office, with one face-to-face directorate meeting every 2 months (office location on a rotational basis).This is an excellent opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation, working within a collaborative and commercially focused environment where legal insight directly supports essential services.Your new roleYou will join a high-performing legal function, partnering closely with senior leaders and commercial teams to provide expert, pragmatic legal advice across a broad range of procurement and commercial matters. This is a strategic and business-facing role, offering exposure to complex and high-value activities within a regulated framework.Your responsibilities will include:Providing expert advice to senior stakeholders on procurement strategy, contract structures and contract management activitiesLeading on complex legal matters, delivering clear, commercially focused and risk-aware guidanceEmbedding legal considerations across commercial activities to support effective and compliant procurement processesManaging a ..... full job details .....