Government and Public Sector Solicitor

SaccoMann; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SaccoMann in Leeds is recruiting a Public Sector Solicitor for its Government team. The successful candidate will have around 5+ years' experience advising public sector bodies, with subsidy control and public procurement knowledge highly desirable.

You will work on governance and powers for central and local government organisations on a national basis. The firm offers a supportive Partner-led environment, opportunity for career progression, and a flexible hybrid working pattern to suit

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience handling public sector work for government bodies.
• Experience with subsidy control and grant funding desirable.
• Knowledge of governance and powers for central and local government.
• Experience in public law and commercial matters related to the public sector.

Skills

Public Sector Law

Subsidy Control

Public Procurement

Governance

Job description

Multi-sector, award-winning law firm in Leeds is looking to recruit a Public Sector Solicitor into its tier 1 Government team. This recruitment represents growth for the team, and will suit a Solicitor with c. 5 years + experience handling legal work for Public Sector bodies, particularly in relation to subdidy control and other public law and commercial matters, including governance and powers for central and local government organisations in particular.

The Role

We have worked with this law firm for many years, and it is one of the leading advisersto the public sector, with an extremely impressive client roster, handling a wide range of fascinating work on a national basis. They are looking for somebody who wants the opportunity to develop and refine their already existing skills and develop long-lasting client relationships.Experience advising on Subsidy Control and grant funding is particularly desirable, and knowledge of public procurement will also be highly advantageous.

This is a fantastic opportunity for Lawyers with relevant experience to really further their careers - the Partner leading this team is hugely supportive ofongoing development and will support and encourage you in reaching your career goals. The role could be recruited at either Senior Associate or Legal Director level, as appropriate to your skills and experience. Applicants who are currently not operating at that level but are looking for a step up into either an SA or an LD level role will absolutely be considered.

What's in it for you?

• Join a major firm at the forefront of this specialist area of practice. As part of their public sector centre of excellence, there is plenty of opportunity for progression and development.
• Forward-thinking law firm with excellent tech capabilities and strong financial backing. Not one of the 'conventional' international firms and less bound by rigid structures. Strong commitment to growth and to the Leeds market.
• Competitive salary and benefits package - comprehensive package to support the recruitment of top talent.
• Flexible hybrid working practices - genuine commitment to flexible working and very happy to consider different working arrangements and patterns.

Thehiring manager for this role is very happy to have an informal and confidential discussion in the first instance with anyone who is interested in learning more about the practice, but hasn't yet fully committedto making a career move.