Procurement Senior Associate

Public Procurement Senior Associate | Leading International Firm

This is one of the UK's preeminent public procurement practices, and it sits within a global firm that holds top tier rankings across all their practice areas. The team advises on nationally and internationally significant projects across government, transport, utilities, defence, healthcare, and regeneration.

The practice

The procurement team is unusual in combining advisory and disputes capability under one roof. That means you will work side-by-side with specialist procurement litigators, providing technical input on claims and defences, assessing litigation risk, and helping clients navigate the moments when a procurement process becomes contentious. You will see the full picture, not just one half of it.

What you'll do

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• Lead on complex procurement matters, advising on strategy, regulatory compliance, direct awards, and contract modifications
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• Manage procurement workstreams on large, cross-practice projects, coordinating with specialists across the firm
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• Advise clients on the design, delivery, and governance of procurement processes, always with a commercial, solutions-focused approach
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• Play a significant role in procurement disputes, working with the disputes team to develop case strategy and support claims and defences
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• Supervise, coach, and develop junior lawyers, building the team's expertise and contributing to a high-performing culture
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• Build and strengthen client relationships, identifying opportunities to grow existing work and develop new business
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• Contribute to thought leadership, deliver training, speak at industry events, and raise the profile of the practice
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About you

You are a procurement lawyer with at least 5 years PQE, gained at a leading regional, national, or international firm.

Apply now for a confidential conversation.