Commercial Solicitor - Public Procurement Law Specialist

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal practice is seeking a UK-qualified Commercial Solicitor with a specialism in public procurement law to join its procurement team in the Midlands. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile matters for public sector clients, with flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• 1-6 years PQE with solid experience in commercial law.
• Demonstrated expertise in public procurement law.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising on public procurement law aspects.
• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Supporting clients through procurement lifecycle.

Skills

Public procurement law

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Job Description

A leading legal practice is seeking a UK-qualified Commercial Solicitor with a specialism or interest in public procurement law to join its highly regarded procurement team. This opportunity is ideally suited to a junior solicitor with between 1-6 PQE, based in the Midlands region.

The successful candidate will become part of a large, well-established team operating from multiple offices across the UK. The role offers the chance to work on high-profile, complex matters acting on behalf of public sector clients and advising private companies involved in procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising on all aspects of public procurement law, including strategy, procedure selection, compliance, and regulatory risk.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, particularly those involving public sector engagements.
• Supporting public sector clients through all stages of the procurement lifecycle, including tender preparation, evaluation, and contract management.
• Providing clear, commercially astute advice to both public bodies and private sector clients engaged in procurement activity.
• Collaborating closely with colleagues across the team to deliver seamless, high-quality legal services.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 1-6 years' PQE, and solid experience in commercial law.
• Demonstrated expertise in public procurement law, with a working knowledge of applicable UK and EU legislation.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with a pragmatic and solution-focused approach.
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to build strong relationships with public and private sector clients.
• Midlands-based, with the ability to travel occasionally to other offices or client sites as needed.

Desirable:

• Experience advising public sector organisations (e., local authorities, government departments, or other public bodies).
• Involvement in advising private companies bidding for public contracts.
• Familiarity with framework agreements, concession contracts, and subsidy control.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded solicitor to work on impactful, high-value projects within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. The firm offers flexible working arrangements and ongoing professional development as part of its collaborative, procurement team.

Location: Midlands-based (with hybrid working)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
PQE Level: 1-6 years PQE

For more information on this opportunity and to have a confidential chat please contact Helen Abrahams.

Please note that where a level of experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.