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Contracts & Procurement LawyerLocation: Middlesbrough, North YorkshirePay Rate: £47.03 per hour... Contracts & Procurement LawyerLocation: Middlesbrough, North YorkshirePay Rate: £47.03 per hour PAYE / £60.00 per hour UmbrellaContract: Temporary / InterimDuration: 12 October 2026 – 11 January 2027Hours: 37 hours per weekWorking Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pmSeven Resourcing are currently recruiting for an experienced Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join a legal team on an interim basis.This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Solicitor, Contracts Lawyer, Procurement Lawyer or Local Government Lawyer with relevant experience in commercial contracts and public sector procurement to take on a temporary assignment.The RoleAs a Locum Contracts and Procurement Lawyer, you will provide legal support and advice across contracts and procurement matters, working alongside colleagues to help ensure that contractual and procurement activity is legally sound and appropriately managed.The successful candidate will bring strong legal knowledge, sound judgement and the ability to manage a varied workload within a professional legal environment.Key Responsibilities Provide legal advice and support on contracts and procurement matters.Draft, review and advise on commercial and contractual documentation.Provide guidance on procurement-related legal issues.Identify and manage legal and contractual risks.Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and colleagues.Ensure legal advice is clear, practical and appropriate to the circumstances.Manage a varied caseload and meet relevant deadlines.Maintain accurate records and documentation.Keep up to date with relevant legislation, regulations and case law affecting contracts and procurement. About YouWe are looking for an experienced Contracts and Procurement Lawyer who can quickly become effective within an interim position.You should have: Relevant qualification as a Solicitor or Barrister.Demonstrable experience in contracts and procurement law.Strong commercial and contractual drafting skills.Knowledge of relevant procurement legislation and regulations.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.The ability to provide clear, practical legal advice.Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.Experience working effectively with internal stakeholders. Previous local government or public sector legal experience would be advantageous.Assignment DetailsThis is a temporary Locum Contracts and Procurement Lawyer position running from 12 October 2026 to 11 January 2027, working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.Working with Seven ResourcingJoin Seven Resourcing and benefit from over a decade of expertise connecting talented professionals with rewarding opportunities across the UK. With more than 3,000 five-star reviews, an Excellent Trustpilot rating, multiple industry awards and established relationships with leading public and private sector employers, we're committed to helping you secure your next role while providing ongoing support throughout your assignment.

 Legal Counsel Permanent Staff South West London – 8 days per month working from home Oil & Gas/...  Legal Counsel Permanent Staff South West London – 8 days per month working from home Oil & Gas/Energy Transition sector A Legal Counsel is required to work for a large Energy business in their offices in South West London. This role would be ideal for a candidate with 2 – 4 years of PQE experience. This role will be specifically supporting a large Energy Transition project and the ideal candidate will have some exposure to renewables/ sustainability/ CCS areas but experience within pipelines, utilities, infrastructure or hydrocarbons would also be considered Candidates from either in-house or private practice will be considered, however there is a preference for private practice experience. Role summary  As the Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for providing legal support across a broad range of matters related to the Energy Transition (Carbon Capture Storage) project.  Main responsibilities:  Support the legal function in providing high-quality, proactive and commercially focused legal advice and support, in connection with its operations, its Regulated Entity Status and all aspects of the Project, including the Economic Licence and related agreements, CCS Network Code, regulatory compliance, structuring, financing, real estate, consenting, regulators, project build (engineering, contracting etc.), partners, emitters.As the Legal Counsel, you will support the legal function in providing legal advice and assistance to CCS Activities in the UK. This will include work on drafting/negotiating/amending (where appropriate with external advice and support from relevant group functions) real estate and planning agreements and documentation, commercial agreements, construction and engineering agreements (e.g. EPC), agreements with government, CO2 emitters and any other party required to enable the development of transportation and storage activities, financing, investment and divestment agreements, decommissioning security agreements, intra-group service agreements confidentiality agreements and transfer/novation agreements.Support the legal function in providing legal advice and assistance relating to financing and acquisition and divestiture activities related to CCS Activities in the UK and, on a case-by-case basis and, subject to projects Regulated Entity Status, the wider group.As the Legal Counsel, you will support, when necessary, activities related to financing, acquisition and divestiture, international projects & transactions, and shared legal services to affiliated business units / departmentsSupport the legal function with legal advice and assistance related to company secretarial activities of the project, and subject to the projects Regulated Entity Status, the wider group.Support the legal function during dispute resolution including litigation, arbitration, mediation and expert determination.As the Legal Counsel, you will subject to the projects Regulated Entity Status, support the legal function in providing English law advice for CCS affiliates within the wider group.Foster internal compliance with respect to the internal policies, procedures and guidelines including matters related to HS&E, Anti-Corruption Compliance Guidelines, Law 231, Claims Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley, etc.As the Legal Counsel, you will develop, manage and operate document/information management systems to support the provision of effective legal advice to the Project.Comply fully with company Code of Ethics and the Compliance Model (or equivalent internal policies and procedures).  Skills and experience required:  Degree in Law with strong academic results.As the Legal Counsel, you will be a qualified solicitor/barrister or equivalent.Strong working knowledge of and relevant experience in some of the following: the UKCS upstream oil and gas industry, CCS, renewable energy development projects, and/or large infrastructure projectsStrong legal knowledge, particularly in the areas of CCS, commercial law, regulatory law and/or energy & environmental law.Good understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with transitioning from an oil and gas industry to a low carbon future.Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.As the Legal Counsel, you will have strong written and verbal communication skills, able to liaise effectively with all stakeholders across the business.Good computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).Fluent level of English. Knowledge of any other language would be a plus.  First Recruitment Group are committed to finding the right candidates for our clients, and the right companies for our candidates to work for. We’re passionate about putting people first, and take pride in being able to offer an all-round service for candidates and clients with our payroll solution, Primis, and workforce management solution, Operam. As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included. 

Commercial Property Solicitor | HuddersfieldI’m currently recruiting for a Commercial Property oppo... Commercial Property Solicitor | HuddersfieldI’m currently recruiting for a Commercial Property opportunity with a well established regional firm with offices across Yorkshire.Based from their Huddersfield office, this is a role that offers: Excellent salary package Clear long term progression, with a pathway towards salaried partnership Genuine flexibility around how and where you work⚖️ An established pipeline of Commercial Property work No pressure to bring a following or undertake extensive BD A strong work life balance and a culture where, once the work is done, you switch offA great opportunity for someone looking to build a long term career within a supportive and genuinely flexible environment - please contact me for further details. EmmaG@kpir.co.uk 

Commercial ManagerGlasgowContract, Inside IR35Ready to influence major project delivery? Join a team... Commercial ManagerGlasgowContract, Inside IR35Ready to influence major project delivery? Join a team where your commercial expertise will drive strategy, manage risk, and maximise value.We're recruiting for an experienced Commercial Manager to lead commercial activities across major projects and bids within a highly regulated environment.Key Responsibilities Lead commercial strategy and provide guidance to project and bid teams.Manage contract compliance, governance, and commercial risk.Support high-value bids and complex contract negotiations.Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.Act as the escalation point for complex commercial issues.Contribute to budget management, reporting, and business performance.Lead and develop commercial team members. Requirements Degree qualified in Law, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent experience.Significant commercial management experience on large, complex projects.Extensive working knowledge of NEC4, ideally including the Professional Services Contract (PSC).Strong background in contract management, commercial strategy, and risk management.Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and leadership skills. Important Candidates must be British Nationals (British-born). Due to the nature of the programme, dual nationality cannot be considered. Company informationAt First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity forany Commercial Manager looking for new employment.As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.