Procurement Lawyer – Associate 1+ PQE, Leeds, Manchester or Scotland

Addleshaw Goddard LLP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Addleshaw Goddard LLP in Leeds is seeking an advisory (non-contentious) lawyer to support growth in our public procurement team. You will handle high-value procurement matters and work with experienced colleagues in a collaborative environment.

The role offers increasing responsibilities and opportunities to develop professional credibility across procurement regimes, with diverse government contracts and utilities work across sectors.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with approximately 1-5 years' post-qualification experience.
• Experience of, or genuine interest in, public procurement and/or utilities procurement law.
• Strong drafting, research and analytical abilities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Advise public authorities, utilities and contracting partners on procurement matters, with appropriate supervision.
• Draft and review procurement documentation including notices and tenders.
• Support design and delivery of procurement processes, addressing legal and commercial issues.

Skills

Public procurement law

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified lawyer (1-5 years PQE)

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• We are currently seeking an advisory (non-contentious) lawyer to support the team's ongoing growth in our public procurement team.


• You will have the opportunity to work on high value, innovative and cutting-edge procurement matters.


• This role will offer you increasing levels of responsibility and the chance to enhance your professional reputation, all within a supportive and collaborative environment alongside a team of experienced, dynamic, and knowledgeable individuals.

THE TEAM

Why choose to join Addleshaw Goddard over other firms?

• Our procurement team is a recognised market leader, ranked in band 1 (UK-wide) in the Chambers directory for 19 years, and delivers first-rate client service, covering both advisory and disputes work across the full range of procurement regulations.


• Our advisory work includes numerous nationally and internationally significant projects, with a particular focus on government contracts, transport (rail, bus, ports and aviation), utilities (water, electricity, gas and heat), defence, healthcare, regeneration and wider development.


• Our advisory team also works side-by-side with our specialist procurement disputes lawyers, providing technical and strategic input into contentious matters, including behind the scenes settlements and major court cases.

WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS ROLE

To be successful in this role, what are the:

• Advise public authorities, utilities and their contracting partners on a broad range of procurement matters, with appropriate supervision, including direct awards, contract modifications and procurement strategy.


• Draft and review procurement documentation, including notices, selection questionnaires, invitations to tender and related contractual documentation.


• Support clients in the design and delivery of procurement processes, helping to identify and resolve legal and commercial issues as they arise.


• Assist bidders throughout procurement exercises, providing practical advice on tender submissions and responding to procurement-related queries.


• Work alongside colleagues in our disputes team to support procurement challenges, including assisting with the assessment of claims and the preparation of key documents.


• Contribute procurement expertise to multi-disciplinary projects led by colleagues across our IT, outsourcing, transport, utilities, construction, real estate and defence practices.


• Build strong client relationships through day-to-day matters and contribute to business development activities appropriate to your level of experience, including client updates, articles, training and networking opportunities.


• Take ownership of your own development, building technical expertise and increasing responsibility as your experience grows.

AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

• Qualified lawyer with approximately 1-5 years' post-qualification experience.


• Experience of, or a genuine interest in, public procurement and/or utilities procurement law gained within a regional, national or international law firm.


• A desire to develop specialist expertise in procurement law and the sectors in which our clients operate.


• Strong legal research, drafting and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.


• A proactive approach to managing your workload and delivering high-quality work to clients.


• A strong client-service ethos, commercial awareness and a willingness to contribute to the continued success of the team.

OUR FIRM

Our story of international growth is built on a performance mindset, innovation and true collaboration. We believe results follow relationships, so we work closely with each other, and develop deep client connections to deliver.

Our award-winning culture balances high standards and hard work with genuine care – looking out for each other, supporting professional development, in a down to earth and inclusive environment. We do the right things in the right ways, combining commercial excellence and innovative thinking with teamwork. Together, we deliver excellence, achieve stand out solutions, and enable career-defining opportunities.