Procurement and State Aid Assoiciate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Procurement and State Aid Associate in Birmingham. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years PQE in Public Procurement Law, strong legal research and communication skills, and a client-focused approach. Join a top firm to engage in high-profile cases while benefiting from continuous professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Continuous professional development opportunities

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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and new Procurement Act 2023.
• Engage in high-profile and complex cases.
• Work alongside experienced professionals across the UK and internationally.

Skills

Public Procurement Law

Legal Research Skills

Communication and Organisational Abilities

Client-focused Approach

Team-oriented Mindset

Job description

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Procurement and State Aid Associate, Birmingham

Client:

JMC Legal Recruitment

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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.