Procurement Solicitor

Michael Page Legal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

5% pension contribution

25 days holiday

Job summary

Michael Page Legal in Leeds is seeking a Procurement Solicitor to advise contracting authorities, bidders and healthcare clients on procurement, commercial and regulatory matters. You will draft procurement documentation and navigate the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023 and Provider Selection Regime.

You should have 0–5 years PQE, strong drafting ability and be confident communicating with clients and stakeholders while handling a varied caseload in a national law firm

Qualifications

• 0–5 years PQE in procurement law.
• Experience with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023.
• Familiar with Provider Selection Regime and healthcare sector application.
• Drafting and advising on procurement documentation and contracts.
• Confident communicating with clients, colleagues and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advising contracting authorities and bidders on procurement and contractual matters.
• Drafting and advising on procurement documentation and related contractual arrangements.
• Advising on challenges to procurement processes and coordinating with disputes team.
• Drafting and negotiating terms including framework agreements, call-off contracts, licensing and data protection docs.
• Advising on innovative contracting models such as joint ventures and alliances.
• Supporting NHS and independent sector clients with commercial and regulatory matters.

Skills

Procurement law

Contract drafting

Client communication

Regulatory compliance

Healthcare sector knowledge

Education

Solicitor with 0-5 PQE

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a Procurement Solicitor in Leeds to join a highly regarded national law firm and work on a broad range of procurement, commercial and regulatory matters. You will advise contracting authorities, bidders and major healthcare clients while developing your expertise alongside an experienced team.

Client Details

Our client is a national commercial law firm with an established international presence and more than 1,000 colleagues across its growing office network. The firm works with a diverse client base across major sectors and they have a growing procurement team in Leeds.

Description

The Procurement Solicitor will be:

• Advising contracting authorities and bidders on procurement and contractual matters under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023 and Provider Selection Regime.
• Drafting and advising on procurement documentation and related contractual arrangements.
• Advising clients on potential challenges to procurement processes and working with the commercial dispute resolution team where matters become contentious.
• Drafting and negotiating contractual terms including framework agreements, call off arrangements, bespoke contracts, licensing arrangements and data protection documentation.
• Advising on innovative contracting models including joint ventures, alliance agreements and collaboration arrangements.
• Supporting the wider team with commercial and regulatory matters for NHS and independent sector clients.
• Building trusted relationships with clients and intermediaries and becoming a valued point of contact.

Profile

The Procurement Solicitor should be:

• A solicitor with 0 to 5 years PQE.
• Experienced in procurement law, ideally with exposure to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023.
• Familiar with the Provider Selection Regime and its application within the healthcare sector.
• Experienced in drafting and advising on commercial contracts and procurement documentation.
• Confident communicating with clients, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Able to manage a varied caseload while maintaining a high standard of client service.
• Interested in developing a career within a large national law firm.
• Candidates from a public sector legal background will also be considered.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £54,000 to £68,000.
• 25 days holiday.
• 5% pension contribution.
• Bonus scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Hybrid working options.