Procurement Litigation Lawyer

BCL Legal Limited; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

BCL Legal Limited is seeking an NQ-3 Solicitor to join a national Procurement Litigation team in Bristol. You will advise on complex procurement matters for corporates and public-sector clients, handling disputes from pre-action to High Court while developing broad litigation and advisory experience.

The role offers highly flexible hybrid working and opportunities for business development, with exposure to procurement, public law and commercial disputes.

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.
• Some experience or knowledge of public law litigation and/or commercial dispute resolution.
• Strong drafting, legal research and analytical skills.
• Commercial and practical approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Genuine interest in business development.

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 related matters including judicial review, complex IT disputes, injunctive relief, commercial contract disputes and corporate litigation.
• 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

NQ-3 Solicitor

Procurement Law Interest

Public Law Litigation

Drafting & Research

Business development

Job description

Procurement Litigation Solicitor

A leading national law firm is seeking a Procurement Litigation Solicitor to join their highly regarded Procurement Litigation team in Bristol.

This is a permanent, full-time role with highly flexible hybrid working, offering exposure to a broad range of 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
• 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 and corporate litigation
• 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

Candidate Requirements:

• NQ-3 Solicitor with an interest in procurement litigation
• Knowledge of, or genuine enthusiasm to develop, public procurement law, including the Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contracts Regulations 2015
• Some experience or knowledge of public law litigation and/or commercial dispute resolution
• Strong drafting, legal research and analytical skills
• Commercial and practical approach to problem-solving
• Excellent communication and client management skills
• Genuine interest in business development

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 broad exposure to procurement, public law and commercial litigation
• Highly flexible hybrid working with no prescribed minimum number of office days
• Excellent learning, development and progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

This is an exciting opportunity for an NQ-3 Solicitor to join a leading Procurement Litigation team in Bristol, developing specialist procurement expertise while working on a varied portfolio of complex public and commercial disputes.

If you are looking for your next challenge in a supportive, growth-focused firm, we would love to hear from you!

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.