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Legal Consultant - Procurement Contracts (6-Month Assignment)

Geneva Interim View Job Description
We are recruiting a Legal Consultant to support an international organisation's legal team during a period of increased contractual activity. The successful candidate will review, draft and negotiate procurement and commercial agreements while working closely with senior legal stakeholders.

Added 26/08/2026

  • 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.


Quote job ref
JN-072026-7060808

Job summary

Job Function
Legal
Specialisation
Contract Administrator / Contract Manager
Industry
Not For Profit
Where
Geneva
Contract Type
Interim
Job Reference
JN-072026-7060808

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