Procurement Solicitor

Overview

In this role you will support major public sector clients and suppliers on high-stakes procurement matters, shaping tender strategies and drafting contracts for outsourcing projects. You will work closely with specialist litigators on High Court challenges and play a key part in client development and mentoring, helping grow a market-leading procurement practice. This is a collaborative environment with panel opportunities and a clear impact on significant public sector work. A strong focus on delivering pragmatic, commercially-aware guidance will be essential, as you help shape strategy and settlements at scale.

Pay / Benefits

• generous pension
• five weeks’ annual leave
• annual profit share
• enhanced family-forming leave
• income protection
• life assurance

Responsibilities

• Advise public sector bodies, utilities and suppliers on complex procurement matters
• Shape tender strategies and draft procurement documentation
• Negotiate commercial contracts for high-profile outsourcing projects
• Contribute to High Court challenges alongside specialist litigators
• Support client development and nurture junior colleagues
• Help shape the team’s ongoing growth and strategy

Key requirements

• Solicitor with 4+ PQE
• Strong public procurement experience
• Solid understanding of commercial law and public sector requirements
• Commercially astute and solutions-focused
• Strong drafting, commercial management and organizational skills
• Proactive business development, client engagement and mentoring of juniors

• commercially astute
• solutions-focused
• proactive business development
• public procurement
• tender strategy
• drafting procurement documentation

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