Procurement Solicitor (1-4 PQE)

Edinburgh Source: WhatJobs
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Overview

In this role, you will join a Tier 1 procurement team advising on high‑profile UK procurement matters across public, utilities and private sectors. You’ll shape procurement strategy, manage tender processes, and draft key documentation, influencing major infrastructure and services projects. You work closely with a multidisciplinary group to deliver commercially-focused solutions and manage risk. The opportunity combines hands-on practice with strong mentorship, enabling rapid development and a meaningful impact on public and private sector clients.

Pay / Benefits

  • Flexible working
  • Excellent benefits package
  • Bonus
  • Competitive salary
  • Strong mentorship
  • Structured career development

Responsibilities

  • Drafting and reviewing procurement documents
  • Supporting live procurement exercises and bid processes
  • Advising bidders on strategic positioning
  • Collaborating with disputes team on procurement challenges and litigation
  • Contributing to risk assessment and resolution for large-scale projects
  • Working with cross-disciplinary teams (construction, real estate, IT, outsourcing) to understand project delivery

Key requirements

  • Solicitor with strong procurement experience (1-5 PQE)
  • Experience or strong interest in public or utilities procurement law
  • Background in commercial, regulatory, or projects-related discipline
  • Strong drafting, research, and analytical skills
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage complex matters
  • Excellent client-facing communication and commercial awareness
  • Collaborative mindset with ambition to specialise and progress
  • Collaborative
  • Proactive solutions-focused
  • Strong communication
  • Procurement law (public/utilities)
  • Drafting and analysis
  • Commercial/respective regulatory knowledge

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