Public Procurement Associate (1PQE+) | Top UK Law Firm

Hydrogen Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogen Group partners with a leading UK law firm in Leeds to recruit a solicitor for their Public Procurement team. The role focuses on advisory, non-contentious work on major national projects, with exposure to central government, utilities and private sector bidders.

You will advise on procurement strategy, tender processes, contract modifications, and support infrastructure projects across rail, energy, water, and defence, collaborating with specialists in projects, construction, and

Qualifications

• 1+ years PQE with exposure to public procurement, utilities procurement or related public sector advisory work.
• Interest in specialising in procurement law will be considered for transferrable candidates.

Responsibilities

• Advise on procurement strategy, tender processes, direct awards and contract modifications.
• Support major infrastructure projects across rail, aviation, water, energy and defence.
• Advise public authorities, utilities and private sector bidders on complex procurement exercises.
• Collaborate with specialists in projects, construction, commercial contracts and procurement disputes.

Skills

Public procurement

Contract law

Advisory experience

Government/private sector

Education

Qualified solicitor

PQE 1+ years

Job description

We are working with a leading UK law firm on an excellent opportunity to join their Public Procurement team in Leeds. They advise on some of the UKs most significant and complex procurement projects, working with central government departments, major utilities providers and private sector organisations across transport, energy, infrastructure, defence and healthcare.

The Opportunity

This is predominantly a non-contentious, advisory-focused role, offering exposure to nationally significant projects and the opportunity to work closely with some of the country's leading procurement specialists.

The work will include:

• Advising on procurement strategy, tender processes, direct awards and contract modifications.
• Support major infrastructure projects across rail, aviation, water, energy and defence.
• Advising public authorities, utilities companies and private sector bidders on complex procurement exercises.
• Working alongside specialists in projects, construction, commercial contracts and procurement disputes.

Who Are We Looking For?

A lawyer with 1+ years of PQE with exposure to public procurement, utilities procurement or a related public sector advisory practice. Candidates with transferrable experience and a genuine interest in specialising in procurement law will also be considered.