Procurement Solicitor

Job title:

Procurement Solicitor

Company

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Job description

London – £90,000 – £105,000 A leading international law firm is seeking a mid-level Associate to join its top-ranked Public Procurement team. With offices across the UK and a highly regarded reputation in sectors such as housing, health, local government and infrastructure, the team advises on complex, high-value procurement matters for public, private, and third sector clients.You’ll work closely with a Chambers-ranked partner and senior lawyers on high-impact matters under the Procurement Act, Provider Selection Regime, and Public Contracts Regulations, supporting a diverse client base on advisory and transactional procurement issues.Key Responsibilities:

• Advising on procurement strategy, structures, and regulatory compliance across a range of projects.
• Drafting and reviewing tender notices, selection questionnaires, invitations to tender, evaluation protocols, and transparency notices.
• Advising clients on the Procurement Act 2023, Utilities and Concessions Regulations, PSR, and associated frameworks.
• Supporting clients through procurement processes and challenges, including risk management and governance.
• Engaging in client-facing business development, including events, training sessions, and article writing.
• Supporting internal knowledge sharing and contributing to training of junior lawyers and trainees.

Ideal Candidate:

• England & Wales qualified solicitor with 2–7 years’ PQE in procurement law.
• Demonstrated experience advising on public procurement, ideally within housing, health, local government, energy or infrastructure sectors.
• Technically strong, with a commercial and solutions-focused mindset.
• Strong drafting and client communication skills.
• Interest in contributing to business development and internal training initiatives.
• A team-oriented mindset and strong organisational skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading team doing complex, meaningful work in a collaborative environment. The firm offers long-term career development, a strong commitment to ESG and D&I, and the chance to work on nationally significant matters.To find out more or apply discreetly, feel free to get in touch.

Expected salary

£90000 – 105000 per year

Location

London

Job date

Thu, 15 May 2025 02:28:53 GMT

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