Commercial Associate NQ - 5 PQE

BCL Legal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Strong benefits package

Flexible working hours

Job summary

BCL Legal in Leeds is seeking a Commercial & Public Procurement Associate with NQ–5 PQE to join its esteemed team. This role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options, emphasizing complex commercial and procurement matters.

The ideal candidate will be a newly qualified solicitor with a strong background in commercial law, capable of drafting contracts and advising on significant public sector projects. Join this award-winning firm known for its inclusive culture and commitment to your development.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified – 5 PQE solicitor with experience in commercial law.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Advising on complex public sector and infrastructure projects.
• Managing matters and contributing to project delivery.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Client-facing skills

Drafting and negotiating contracts

Ability to manage workload

Interest in public sector work

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

Commercial & Public Procurement Associate | NQ–5 PQE | Leading International Law Firm

A leading international law firm is looking to add an Associate to its highly regarded Commercial and Public Procurement team in Leeds.

The Firm:

• Leading international law firm with a strong UK and global presence
• Market-leading sectors including insurance, health, real estate, financial services and tech
• Highly ranked Commercial & Public Procurement team with a strong public sector client base
• Advising on high-profile, media-worthy projects across healthcare, infrastructure, tech and government
• Acting for a diverse client base including government bodies, NHS organisations and major corporates
• Award-winning, fast-growing business with a strong reputation for innovation and client service
• Collaborative, inclusive culture with a clear commitment to development and progression
• Flexible working offered through a modern, agile working framework

The Role:

• Associate in the Commercial and Public Procurement team
• Competitive salary and strong benefits package
• Hybrid working
• Working on a broad mix of commercial and procurement matters
• Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts
• Advising on complex, high-value public sector and infrastructure projects
• Supporting on major cross-sector projects spanning healthcare, government and technology
• Providing commercially focused, solution-led risk advice to clients
• Managing matters and contributing to project delivery (depending on experience)
• Supporting business development initiatives including pitches, networking and client engagement
• Working closely with highly ranked lawyers in a nationally recognised team

The Candidate:

• Newly qualified – 5 PQE solicitor with experience in commercial law
• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
• Interest in public sector, health or procurement work (procurement experience beneficial but not essential)
• Strong commercial awareness with a practical, solutions-focused approach
• Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills
• Ability to manage workload effectively and contribute to complex projects
• Strong academic background with the ability to quickly develop sector knowledge

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing, award-winning team offering exposure to complex, high-quality work, sector-leading clients and clear long-term development within a supportive and forward-thinking firm.

If you’re interested in this role, please apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.