Procurement Disputes Senior Associate

BCL Legal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

25 days' holiday (plus option to buy)

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Inclusive culture committed to Well‑be

Job summary

BCL Legal Limited is recruiting an experienced Procurement Litigation Solicitor for a leading national law firm in Birmingham at Senior Associate level or above. The role covers complex procurement, public law and commercial disputes with highly flexible hybrid working and exposure to high-value matters.

You will advise on contentious procurement, draft pleadings, supervise junior lawyers and contribute to business development while working with major public-sector clients and central government

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with approximately 5-8 years' PQE.
• Strong experience in procurement litigation and/or public procurement disputes.
• Knowledge of public procurement legislation (Procurement Act 2023; Public Contracts Regulations 2015).
• Experience handling complex commercial disputes/public law litigation.
• Ability to manage matters independently and take responsibility for complex litigation.
• Excellent drafting, research, analytical and advocacy skills.
• Commercial, pragmatic problem-solving and client-management focus.
• Experience supervising junior lawyers and contributing to business development.

Responsibilities

• Advise major corporates and public-sector clients on procurement matters.
• Lead on complex procurement disputes up to High Court level.
• Manage a varied caseload for Claimants and Defendants.
• Draft pleadings and litigation documentation, ensuring high-quality output.
• Supervise junior colleagues and drive client service excellence.
• Develop client relationships and identify new opportunities.
• Collaborate with national teams across procurement, public law and commercial litigation.

Skills

Procurement litigation

Public procurement

Drafting & pleadings

Legal research

Advocacy

Client management

Mentoring juniors

Business development

Job description

Procurement Litigation Solicitor | 5-8 PQE | Senior Associate+ | Birmingham

A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Procurement Litigation Solicitor to join its highly regarded Procurement Litigation team in Birmingham at Senior Associate level or above. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity with highly flexible hybrid working, offering exposure to a broad range of complex procurement, public law and commercial disputes.

The Role:

• Advise major corporates, central government departments, local authorities, NHS bodies and other public-sector clients on contentious procurement matters.
• Lead on complex disputes ranging from procurement risk management and pre-action advice through to High Court litigation and trial.
• Act for both Claimants and Defendants, managing a varied contentious and advisory caseload.
• Work on related matters including judicial review, complex IT disputes, injunctive relief, commercial contract disputes, corporate litigation and professional negligence.
• Draft and oversee pleadings, correspondence, legal advice and other litigation documentation.
• Take responsibility for managing matters, supervising junior colleagues and ensuring the delivery of high-quality client service.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm's national corporate, commercial and public law litigation teams.
• Play an active role in business development, developing existing client relationships and identifying new opportunities.
• Contribute to the continued growth and profile of the firm's Procurement Litigation practice.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor with approximately 5-8 years' PQE, with applications also welcomed from more senior candidates at Senior Associate level and above.
• Strong experience in procurement litigation and/or public procurement disputes.
• Good knowledge of public procurement legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
• Experience handling complex commercial disputes and/or public law litigation.
• Proven ability to manage matters independently and take responsibility for complex litigation.
• Strong drafting, legal research, analytical and advocacy skills.
• Commercial and pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and client management skills.
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior lawyers.
• Demonstrable interest in business development and building strong client relationships.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a national team.

Why Join:

Join a highly regarded national Procurement Litigation team.

Work with major corporate and public-sector clients on complex and high-value disputes.

Gain exposure to an interesting mix of procurement, public law and commercial litigation.

Opportunity to take on a senior position with genuine responsibility and client exposure.

Highly flexible hybrid working with no prescribed minimum number of office days.

Excellent career development and progression opportunities.

Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Competitive salary, discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits package including:

• Private medical insurance.
• Pension scheme.
• 25 days' holiday (plus option to buy more).
• Life assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Inclusive culture committed to wellbeing, equality and diversity.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Procurement Litigation Solicitor at 5-8 PQE or Senior Associate level and above to join a leading national team in Birmingham. The firm is keen to speak with more senior candidates who can bring strong technical expertise, experience managing complex disputes and the ability to contribute to the continued growth of the practice.