Solicitor - Procurement Litigation - NQ-3 Years PQE

Overview

In this role you will join Chadwick Nott’s procurement litigation team to advise on complex procurement and commercial disputes for corporate, government, and NHS clients. You’ll handle a varied caseload spanning High Court procurement matters, IT and infrastructure disputes, and corporate litigation, working with cross-functional colleagues. The position offers hybrid working, strong career progression, and a collaborative culture focused on high-quality client service. This is an opportunity to develop specialist expertise in procurement law within a top-tier practice.

Pay / Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• Minimum 25 days holiday (plus buy 5)
• Life assurance
• Wellbeing support and EAP

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad caseload of procurement and commercial disputes, including contentious procurement matters and High Court litigation
• Provide procurement risk management and advisory support
• Handle judicial reviews and complex IT/infrastructure disputes
• Advise on injunctive relief, IP, defamation, confidentiality, and professional negligence claims
• Collaborate with colleagues across commercial, corporate and public law litigation to deliver integrated solutions
• Maintain high professional standards and compliance while supporting a collaborative team culture

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor with NQ-3 years PQE in commercial dispute resolution or public law litigation
• Knowledge of procurement law, including Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 (willingness to learn)
• Strong drafting and legal analysis
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence in client-facing work and relationship building with clients and intermediaries
• Strong organisation and project management skills
• Practical, commercial mindset and proactive motivation
• Genuine interest in business development

• Excellent communication
• Client-facing confidence
• Relationship-building
• Strong drafting skills
• Legal analysis
• Knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 (or willingness to learn)

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