Sellick Partnership
Commercial Solicitor
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Commercial/Procurement Solicitor (12-Month Assignment)
Programme
Source to Pay (S2P) / COUPA Implementation Location: Worthing / Hybrid Rate: £600 per day via umbrella company
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated Lawyer to provide essential legal support during the implementation of a new Source to Pay (S2P) system (COUPA) as part of a major transformation programme.
Key Focus Areas
- Standardising, simplifying, and integrating legal and procurement documentation
- Ensuring compliance, efficiency, and scalability within a system-led environment
- Aligning legal frameworks with system workflows ahead of go-live
The role requires close collaboration between Procurement, Legal, and Programme stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Templates & Clause Library
- Develop a structured and standardised clause library within COUPA
- Review and rationalise existing contractual clauses
- Ensure all clauses are clearly categorised and system-ready
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Contract Template Development
- Build and configure a suite of standard contract templates
- Align templates with current legal and procurement standards
- Optimise templates for automated workflows
Procurement Documentation
- Configure standard procurement documentation, including:
- RFQ / RFP / ITT documents
- Call-offs and direct awards
- Standard legal communications (NDAs, novations, termination, and extension letters)
- Support transitioning to system-led procurement processes while reducing manual input
Commercial Rules & Guidance
- Develop a Commercial Rules Book, detailing:
- Use of standard clauses and templates
- Approval thresholds and escalation points
- Key legal and commercial guardrails
- Produce clear guidance materials for consistent application
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Programme Support
- Serve as the primary legal point of contact for the S2P programme
- Support system design, testing, and implementation
- Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver outputs on time
- Facilitate knowledge transfer ahead of go-live
About You
- Strong background in commercial contracts and procurement law
- Experience in creating and managing contract templates and clause libraries
- Ability to translate legal requirements into practical, system-based solutions
- Familiarity with transformation programmes or ERP/S2P systems is highly desirable
What You’ll Deliver
✅ A fully configured clause library within COUPA ✅ A suite of standardised, system-ready contract templates ✅ Procurement documentation aligned to automated workflows ✅ A Commercial Rules Book with supporting guidance materials
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