Procurement and State Aid Assoiciate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A Top 20 international law firm in Birmingham is seeking a Procurement and State Aid Associate with 2-5 years PQE. The role involves advising on complex public procurement and EU state aid matters within a leading department. Ideal candidates should possess expertise in procurement legislation and demonstrate strong legal research skills. Join a firm committed to innovation, diversity, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of PQE with experience in Public Procurement Law.
• Working knowledge of relevant Procurement legislation.
• Interest in UK subsidy control and EU State aid law.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a diverse portfolio of Procurement and EU State Aid matters.
• Engage in high-profile and complex cases, including litigation and compliance.
• Support both public and private sector clients.

Skills

Public Procurement Law

Procurement legislation

UK subsidy control and EU State aid law

Legal research skills

Communication abilities

Organisational abilities

Team-oriented mindset

Job description

Procurement and State Aid Associate

Take this opportunity to join a Top 20 international firm in its leading Birmingham Procurement team, working on some of the UK's most complex and high‑profile Public Procurement matters.

If you're a 2-5 PQE lawyer looking to advance your career in a supportive and welcoming environment, this is your chance to grow in a L500‑ranked firm alongside highly renowned legal professionals.

Role

This firm is looking for a 2‑5 years PQE Solicitor to join a leading department specialising in Public Procurement and Subsidy Control Law.

The role offers the opportunity to advise on a diverse portfolio of Procurement and EU State Aid matters within a well‑established Competition team.

You will advise on the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and the new Procurement Act 2023. Ideally, you will also have had exposure to UK subsidy control and EU State aid law, as well as broader trade‑related matters.

Alongside this, you will work alongside experienced professionals across the UK and internationally, supporting both public and private sector clients. You will engage in high‑profile and complex cases, including litigation, compliance and strategic advisory work, particularly in infrastructure, energy, logistics and government projects.

Your Experience

• 2‑5 years of PQE with experience in Public Procurement Law.
• Working knowledge of relevant Procurement legislation.
• Interest in UK subsidy control and EU State aid law.
• Excellent legal research skills and the ability to navigate complex Procurement matters with a risk‑based, commercial approach.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• A team‑oriented mindset and a client‑focused approach.
• Enthusiasm for internal and external business development and a strong interest in innovation.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Contribute to an ever‑growing, leading department with a strong reputation in competition, procurement and trade law.
• Continuous professional development, with opportunities to deepen your expertise and also encouraged to take on business development initiatives.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements and a strong commitment to innovation, diversity and inclusion.