Public Procurement Associate

Lusona Consultancy (Financial) Limited; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a Public Procurement and State Aid Lawyer with 3–5 years PQE to join their Competition, EU and Trade team. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile matters across the UK and Europe, making a significant impact in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and legal excellence.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive culture

International exposure

Structured career development

Qualifications

• 3–5 years PQE in public procurement law.
• Familiarity with UK subsidy control and/or EU State Aid.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on Public Contracts Regulations and related trade law matters.
• Support in judicial reviews and cross-border trade implications.
• Contribute to national procurement programmes.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaborative approach

Job description

Public Procurement and State Aid Lawyer (3–5 PQE)

Location: Glasgow/Edinburgh or Birmingham | Sector: Competition, EU & Trade | Hybrid Working Available

A leading international law firm is seeking a talented Public Procurement and State Aid Lawyer (3–5 years PQE) to join its growing Competition, EU and Trade team, with opportunities to work on complex, high-profile matters across the UK and Europe.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to contribute to a dynamic practice advising on:

• The Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and/or the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015,Procurement Act 2023

• UK Subsidy Control, EU State Aid, and related trade law matters

Ideal Candidate

• 3–5 years PQE with experience in public procurement law

• Familiarity with UK subsidy control and/or EU State Aid (or a desire to develop in these areas)

• Strong legal research and analytical skills, particularly in complex regulatory areas

• A commercial, pragmatic mindset with an eye for risk-based solutions

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, client-focused approach

Sample of Recent Work

• Advising a major government department on a national procurement programme

• Advising an international client in relation to a public procurement law dispute

• Supporting multinational corporations in subsidy-related judicial reviews

• Providing guidance on cross-border trade implications under UK–EU agreements

The Firm Offers

• Access to a supportive and inclusive culture that champions innovation and diversity

• International exposure with a well-established network across Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East

• Recognition for legal excellence, innovation, and commitment to employee well-being

• Structured career development with opportunities to work on headline legal matters

Apply now to take the next step in your legal career and be part of a forward-thinking team making a real impact across sectors.

To find out more, please contact Jill Cowan on 07931 811 330/[e-mail]