Hybrid Procurement Litigation Solicitor – Birmingham

BCL Legal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

25 days' holiday

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Inclusive culture

Job summary

BCL Legal is recruiting on behalf of a leading national law firm in Birmingham for a Procurement Litigation Solicitor (NQ-4 PQE). The role offers highly flexible hybrid working and exposure to procurement, public law and commercial disputes.

You will advise major corporates, central government bodies, local authorities and NHS bodies on contentious procurement matters, draft pleadings and work with national teams across corporate, commercial and public law.

Qualifications

• NQ-3 Solicitor with an interest in procurement litigation.
• Knowledge of public procurement law, including the Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
• Strong drafting, legal research and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise major corporates, central government departments, local authorities, NHS bodies and other public-sector clients on contentious procurement matters.
• Handle disputes ranging from procurement risk management and pre-action advice through to High Court litigation and trial.
• Act for both Claimants and Defendants, developing broad contentious and advisory experience.
• Work on a range of related matters including judicial review, complex IT disputes, injunctive relief, commercial contract disputes, corporate litigation and professional negligence.
• Draft pleadings, correspondence, legal advice and other litigation documents.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm's national corporate, commercial and public law litigation teams.
• Support business development and develop strong relationships with clients and intermediaries.

Skills

Procurement litigation

Public procurement law

Legal drafting

Client management

Job description

BCL Legal is recruiting on behalf of a leading national law firm in Birmingham for a Procurement Litigation Solicitor (NQ-4 PQE). The role offers highly flexible hybrid working and exposure to procurement, public law and commercial disputes.

You will advise major corporates, central government bodies, local authorities and NHS bodies on contentious procurement matters, draft pleadings and work with national teams across corporate, commercial and public law.