Legal Consultant - Procurement Contracts (6-Month Assignment)

• 6-month assignment offering immediate responsibility and flexibility.
• Ideal for a junior lawyer with 3-5 years' experience and excellent English.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established international organisation with a global footprint and a strong public-interest mission. Operating in a multicultural and collaborative environment, the organisation works with a wide range of stakeholders, suppliers and partners across multiple jurisdictions.

As part of an ongoing project, the legal team is seeking additional support to manage a significant volume of procurement and commercial contracts. This assignment offers an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic legal department and contribute to meaningful international projects.

Job Description

• Review, draft and negotiate a high volume of procurement-related contracts.
• Support the legal team with framework agreements, commercial agreements, call-off arrangements and supplier contracts.
• Identify legal risks and provide practical, business-oriented recommendations.
• Ensure contractual documentation aligns with organisational policies and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across procurement, operations and legal teams.
• Provide day-to-day legal support on commercial and contracting matters.
• Assist with contract management and contribute to process improvement initiatives where required.
• Please note: you should never include contact details in the description of the advert, these will be sent separately

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified lawyer with approximately 3-5 years of relevant legal experience.
• Strong experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial and procurement contracts.
• Previous exposure to procurement, sourcing, vendor management or supplier agreements would be highly advantageous.
• Experience gained within an international organisation, multinational company or reputable law firm is preferred.
• Excellent English drafting and communication skills are essential. Additional languages are considered an asset.
• Ability to work autonomously while managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, commercial awareness and pragmatic approach to legal issues.

What's on Offer

• 6-month consultancy assignment with the possibility of extension depending on business needs.
• Opportunity to work within a highly international and mission-driven environment.
• Exposure to complex cross-border commercial and procurement matters.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement based in Geneva.
• Competitive daily rate in line with market conditions.
• Direct collaboration with experienced senior legal professionals and key stakeholders across the organisation.

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JN-072026-7060808

Job Function

Legal

Specialisation

Contract Administrator / Contract Manager

Industry

Not For Profit

Where

Geneva

Contract Type

Interim

Job Reference

JN-072026-7060808