Procurement Solicitor

Leeds Permanent £54,000 - £68,000 per year View Job Description
This is an excellent opportunity for a Procurement Solicitor in Leeds to join a highly regarded national law firm and work on a broad range of procurement, commercial and regulatory matters. You will advise contracting authorities, bidders and major healthcare clients while developing your expertise alongside an experienced team.
  • Work on complex procurement matters for major clients
  • Join a national law firm with real career scope

About Our Client

Our client is a national commercial law firm with an established international presence and more than 1,000 colleagues across its growing office network. The firm works with a diverse client base across major sectors and they have a growing procurement team in Leeds.

Job Description

The Procurement Solicitor will be:

  • Advising contracting authorities and bidders on procurement and contractual matters under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023 and Provider Selection Regime.
  • Drafting and advising on procurement documentation and related contractual arrangements.
  • Advising clients on potential challenges to procurement processes and working with the commercial dispute resolution team where matters become contentious.
  • Drafting and negotiating contractual terms including framework agreements, call off arrangements, bespoke contracts, licensing arrangements and data protection documentation.
  • Advising on innovative contracting models including joint ventures, alliance agreements and collaboration arrangements.
  • Supporting the wider team with commercial and regulatory matters for NHS and independent sector clients.
  • Building trusted relationships with clients and intermediaries and becoming a valued point of contact.



The Successful Applicant

The Procurement Solicitor should be:

  • A solicitor with 0 to 5 years PQE.
  • Experienced in procurement law, ideally with exposure to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023.
  • Familiar with the Provider Selection Regime and its application within the healthcare sector.
  • Experienced in drafting and advising on commercial contracts and procurement documentation.
  • Confident communicating with clients, colleagues and external stakeholders.
  • Able to manage a varied caseload while maintaining a high standard of client service.
  • Interested in developing a career within a large national law firm.
  • Candidates from a public sector legal background will also be considered.



What's on Offer

  • Salary ranging from £54,000 to £68,000.
  • 25 days holiday.
  • 5% pension contribution.
  • Bonus scheme.
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Hybrid working options.



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

Contact
Mike Smith
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7115426
Phone number
+44 07881904018

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Commercial
Sector
Business Services
Where
Leeds
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mike Smith
Consultant phone
+44 07881904018
Job reference
JN-092026-7115426