Location: UK RemoteWorking Hours/Shifts: 37.5 hours/weekEmployment Type: Permanent
Are you a UK-qualified commercial lawyer seeking a new challenge? Join our Public Sector Resourcing (PSR) team working with 140 leading contracting authorities across central government.
If you have a passion for doing things better - for both your clients and your career - bring it to AMS and unleash your potential.
Bring your curiosity and questions, and together we’ll deliver solutions that support our government customers. Bring your true self and your ideas to the table, there's always room for you and we’re always listening.
What does a “day in the life” of my new team look like?
Our Statement of Work (SoW) Team within the wider PSR Account has been live for around 2 years, we have grown the service we offer from 2 Central Government Clients to around 32 and continue to expand this service as we provide different solutions into the public sector.
As an In-House Counsel, you’ll support this team that delivers procurement projects for our public sector customers, as you act as the first point of contact for legal queries and clause drafting. You’ll work alongside our SoW Leadership Team, Procurement Managers, Supplier Managers, and the wider Legal Team within AMS as you provide legal support purely to the PSR Account.
Responsibilities also include:
- Drafting and negotiating customer and supplier contracts either from scratch or as a mark-up on customer and supplier-produced drafts
- Issuing contract variations, tracking responses, managing AMS’ countersignatures, and ensuring contractual documentation is properly stored and managed
- Advising the Statement of Works team on the most appropriate legal and commercial documentation
- Providing legal and commercial support when contract queries are raised
- Working with the account leadership and business assurance team to manage contract risks
- Providing support and an escalation route for the team
- Advising on contractual disputes with suppliers
- Training of the team on commercial law updates and best practice
What do I need to succeed in this role?
Must haves: - Post-qualification legal experience within a UK law firm and in-house UK commercial environment (5-6 years post-qualification) - Commercial contract drafting and negotiation, in a professional services/outsourcing context - Proficient in the use of all Microsoft packages and reporting using these - Legal experience in commercial law including any of the following areas: Procurement, Data Protection, Employment (including TUPE), and/or Technology/Intellectual Property
Nice to haves : - Public Sector Procurement Experience
Why AMS?
We strive to do things better for the world’s most demanding brands. Is it challenging? Yes. But it’s a challenge that brings us together, where support, collaboration, and inclusiveness empower you with a feeling of belonging.
Bring your goals and ambitions. We give you the trust, independence, and flexibility to run your career your way. Our support will bring you opportunity.
Our evolution is happening now, let’s bring it—together.
Who will I be working with?
AMS has recently been awarded the new Workforce Solutions Framework (WSF), a notable renewal and expansion with the UK government to run the new version of the Public Sector Resourcing (PSR) programme until 2030.There will be a significant expansion of the contract from three service lines to eight, with a series of feature enhancements for the benefit of the workers, suppliers, and users of the service. We are building on the foundations of the existing PSR team and infrastructure to deliver this 6 year contract which spans over 140 customers and we are delighted to announce a number of new opportunities to support this.So, would you like to be part of the team to help deliver one of the largest MSP frameworks in Europe?
Our culture of inclusion and belonging
AMS is an Equal Opportunities employer with a strong and passionate commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We’re dedicated to fostering a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We do not discriminate based upon age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and all aspects of employment at AMS are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments or accommodations for applicants, so if you need assistance or support during the recruitment process, please email talentacquisition.generalenquiries@weareams.com to let us know.
What’s my next step?
Stage 1: To apply, please hit the “Apply”, button complete the questionnaire suggested, and upload your CV. You’ll receive an email notification to confirm we’ve received your application.Stage 2: Our team will compare your application with the requirements listed in the job description to assess your suitability for the role. We’ll contact you with our decision within two working days.Stage 3: If successful, we’ll arrange a phone call to get to know you and your motivations, tell you more about the role and AMS, and answer any questions you may have.Stage 4: If both you and we agree to continue, we'll set up a video interview with the Hiring Manager. Whatever the outcome, you'll receive feedback.Stage 5: Depending on the role, a successful interview will either result in an offer or a second video interview with a stakeholder from the client or team.Stage 6: If you’re invited for a second video interview, you’ll receive a call with feedback from our team, and an offer if successful.
