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Legal Counsel (Commercial & Procurement)
UK Atomic Energy Authority —Culham
- Full-time
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- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Vodafone —Newbury
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Training & development
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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OpenText —Reading
- English
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- Team management
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Legal Counsel (Commercial & Procurement)
STEP —Abingdon
- £64,115 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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4d
Senior Lawyer
Oxford Brookes University —Headington
- £53,301 - £58,225 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- University
- Contracts
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Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne —Abingdon
- Full-time
- Business development
- No degree
Legal Counsel - 12 month contract
Wood —Reading
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Contracts
- Training & development
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
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Boardman, Hawkins & Osborne —Abingdon
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West Berkshire Council —Newbury
- £54,356 - £63,771 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Team management
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Lawyer - Planning & Property
West Berkshire Council —Newbury
- £41,771 - £53,460 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Employment Partner
Field Seymour Parkes —Reading
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Mentoring
Senior Associate - Employment
Blake Morgan —Reading
- Business development
- Analysis skills
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Housing Lawyer - Legal Services Team
Reading Borough Council —Reading
- £50,269 - £56,730 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
3d
Employment Lawyer
The Bukola Group —Datchet
- £60,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Free parking
Quick apply
Senior Legal Counsel – Product & Distribution EMEA (German/Italian speaker)
Invesco —Henley on Thames
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
SEN Lawyer
West Berkshire Council —Newbury
- £41,771 - £53,460 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme

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Legal Counsel (Commercial & Procurement)

UK Atomic Energy Authority -
Culham

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Job details

Full-time
4 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

Practising Certificate
Contract preparation
Stakeholder liaison
Public procurement law
Contracts
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Drafting legal agreements
Communication skills

Full job description

Overview of Responsibilities

As Legal Counsel, you will become a trusted advisor to stakeholders across Commercial, Procurement, Programme Delivery, Engineering, Finance and Corporate Services. You’ll provide commercially focused legal advice, helping teams navigate risk, negotiate complex agreements and deliver strategically important projects with confidence.

Working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, you will support the full contract lifecycle, from procurement strategy and tender development through to contract negotiation, delivery and dispute resolution.

What You’ll Be Doing

Providing practical, commercially focused legal advice on a broad range of contractual and programme delivery matters
Supporting strategic procurement exercises, tender evaluations and contract negotiations
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, including supplier contracts, consultancy agreements, framework agreements, NDAs and collaboration arrangements
Advising on key contractual issues including liability, intellectual property, confidentiality, data protection, insurance and governance
Identifying legal and procurement risks early and developing pragmatic, delivery-focused solutions
Supporting compliance with procurement legislation, internal governance requirements and regulatory obligations
Assisting with dispute management, supplier performance issues, contract variations and other complex commercial matters
Contributing to the continuous improvement of legal processes, templates, guidance and training materials
Building strong relationships across the organisation and acting as a trusted business partner

About You

We’re looking for a proactive and commercially minded lawyer who enjoys solving complex problems and working closely with non-legal colleagues.

You’ll bring:

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or equivalent legal qualification
Significant experience advising on commercial contracts and procurement matters
Strong drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
The ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical advice
Sound judgement and a balanced, risk-based approach to decision making
Experience supporting large-scale projects, infrastructure, engineering, public sector or regulated environments would be advantageous
Knowledge of procurement legislation and procurement-related governance processes is desirable
An interest in innovation, technology or major programme delivery would be beneficial

Why Join Us?

At UKFE, you’ll help enable one of the UK’s most exciting scientific and engineering endeavours. You’ll work alongside experts across multiple disciplines, influencing decisions that support the delivery of a world-leading fusion programme.

In return, you’ll enjoy:

Meaningful work with real-world impact
Exposure to complex, high-value commercial projects
A collaborative and inclusive culture
Opportunities for professional growth and development
The chance to contribute to the future of clean energy

If you’re looking for a role where you can combine legal excellence with purpose-driven work, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help power the future through fusion.

Salary

Programme

STEP

Department

UKFE - Legal

Discipline

Legal

Site Location

UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire

Type of Employment

Full-time

Reference Number

REF4466L

Qualifications

Essential:

Qualified solicitor in England and Wales, or equivalent legal qualification, with a current practising certificate or professional registration where required
Experience advising on commercial contracts and contract law, gained in-house, in private practice or in a comparable legal environment
Strong commercial contract drafting, review and negotiation skills, including the ability to interpret and amend contractual terms and produce clear, practical drafting that reflects agreed risk positions.
Ability to provide clear, concise and pragmatic legal advice to non-legal stakeholders
Sound judgement, including the ability to balance legal risk with commercial and programme delivery objectives
Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and know when to escalate
Ability to manage a complex and varied workload effectively
Curiosity and learning agility, including the ability to get up to speed quickly in unfamiliar legal, commercial or technical areas

Beneficial:

Experience supporting public procurement activity or advising on procurement-related issues
Familiarity with the Procurement Act 2023, Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 and other procurement regulations.
Experience in infrastructure, energy, engineering, construction, technology, research and development, and/or public sector environments
Experience supporting complex, multi-party contracts, collaborations or partnership arrangements
Experience working in an in-house legal team or closely with business teams
Interest in energy, fusion, or large-scale innovation programmes

Additional Information

We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly women in STEM and individuals from British black and ethnic minority backgrounds, and individuals with disabilities. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organisation. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.

UKFE is committed to being accessible. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, for example, changes to the way we interview or share information.

This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions. Whilst not required at this time, there is a possibility of an SC Clearance being required in the future. If a candidate already holds an SC clearance, that clearance can be transferred to UKFE.

As we work towards our mission and goals, guided by our principles, STEP has six behaviours that are intended to capture the spirit of how we work:

We champion safety
We all matter
We act as one
We embrace change
We are pioneering
We deliver

For applicants applying from outside the United Kingdom or those who have spent time outside the UK in the last five years, please visit the following link for information on criminal records checks: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants If your country of residence or previous residence is not listed on the website or if the UK Government does not have information on obtaining a criminal records check from that state, we regret to inform you that we cannot process your application.

Benefits

As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:

Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
Flexible working options including family friendly policies.
Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders,
Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
Wide range of career development opportunities
A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive

Company Description

By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.

Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs.

UKAEA leads the way in realising fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for groundbreaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovation, Commitment, Trust, and Collaboration.

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