Procurement Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Hampstead; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Contributory pension

Bonus scheme

Dedicated parking space

Job summary

G2 Legal Limited seeks a Public Sector Procurement Solicitor/Legal Executive to join a respected Legal 100 firm in Exeter. You will advise public sector clients on procurement, commercial and regulatory matters, handling significant nationwide projects.

The role requires 3+ years' PQE or equivalent, with opportunities for progression, a hybrid working arrangement, and a comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare and a contributory pension.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive.
• 3+ years' experience advising public sector clients.
• Experience of commercial contracts.
• Knowledge of public procurement law.
• Understanding of subsidy control.
• Strong communication and client management skills.
• Genuine interest in public sector procurement and commercial law.

Responsibilities

• Advise public sector clients on significant projects and provide specialist legal advice.
• Cover areas including public sector procurement law and regulations.
• Draft and negotiate procurement contracts and commercial agreements.
• Manage contracts and related grant funding or subsidy issues.
• Address local authority powers, duties, and responsibilities.
• Handle non-contentious public sector and commercial matters.

Skills

Public sector procurement law

Commercial contracts

Subsidy control

Client management

Public sector experience

Job description

Public Sector Procurement Solicitor/Legal Executive – Exeter

Join a highly regarded Legal 100 law firm and become part of an established and growing public sector legal team, advising public sector clients on a broad range of procurement, commercial and regulatory matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with 3+ years' PQE or equivalent experience to develop their expertise within a supportive, high-performing team and work on significant public sector projects across the UK.

Why Join This Public Sector Legal Team?

• Very competitive salary


• Join a leading Legal 100 law firm with an excellent UK and international reputation


• Work within a well-established and expanding public sector and procurement team


• Hybrid working options


• 25 days' annual leave, with the option to buy or sell additional days


• Your birthday off


• Dedicated parking space


• Private healthcare


• Life insurance


• Contributory pension scheme


• Bonus scheme


• Supportive and collaborative working environment


• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development

Your Role as a Public Sector Procurement Solicitor

You will advise a range of public sector clients on significant projects and provide specialist legal advice across areas including:

• Public sector procurement law and regulations


• Procurement strategy and processes


• Commercial contract drafting and negotiation


• Contract management


• Grant funding


• Subsidy control


• Local authority powers, duties and responsibilities


• Non-contentious public sector and commercial legal matters

You will have the opportunity to work on high-profile public sector projects nationwide, developing your technical expertise while working closely with experienced lawyers and clients.

What We're Looking For

We are keen to hear from candidates who have:

• Qualification as a Solicitor or Legal Executive


• 3+ years' experience advising public sector clients or working within a public sector organisation


• Experience of commercial contracts


• Knowledge and practical experience of public procurement law


• Understanding of subsidy control


• Strong communication and client management skills


• A genuine interest in developing a career within public sector procurement and commercial law

Experience within a local authority, government body, public sector organisation or specialist public sector legal team would be particularly relevant.

Location: Exeter, Devon
Job Type: Permanent
Sector: Public Sector/Procurement/Commercial Law