Procurement Solicitor - Public & Utilities (Edinburgh)

JMC Legal Recruitment; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Excellent Benefits

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment is seeking a Procurement Solicitor (1–4 PQE) to join a Tier 1 ranked procurement team in Edinburgh. You will advise public bodies, utilities and private sector partners on complex procurement matters.

The role offers exposure to high-value, nationally significant projects across transport, energy, defence and healthcare, with close collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams and strong mentorship for career progression.

Qualifications

• A Solicitor with strong Procurement experience (1–5 PQE).
• Experience in, or a strong interest in, public procurement or utilities procurement law.
• Background in a commercial, regulatory or projects-related discipline.
• Strong drafting, research and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Commercially aware with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset.
• Collaborative approach with ambition to specialise and progress.

Responsibilities

• Advise on procurement matters for public bodies, utilities and private sector clients.
• Shape procurement strategy and advise on direct awards and contract modifications.
• Support delivery of large-scale tender processes and live procurement exercises.
• Draft and review procurement documentation and assist bidders.
• Collaborate with disputes team on procurement challenges and litigation.

Skills

Procurement experience

Drafting skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Collaboration

Job description

JMC Legal Recruitment is seeking a Procurement Solicitor (1–4 PQE) to join a Tier 1 ranked procurement team in Edinburgh. You will advise public bodies, utilities and private sector partners on complex procurement matters.

The role offers exposure to high-value, nationally significant projects across transport, energy, defence and healthcare, with close collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams and strong mentorship for career progression.