Procurement Solicitor

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Posted 10 days ago, valid for 9 days

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Full Time

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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.

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