Public Procurement Lawyer

BCL Legal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Birmingham is seeking a Public Procurement Solicitor with 2+ PQE to join their dynamic team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile public sector matters, advising a range of clients including government bodies and charities. You will be involved in drafting procurement documents, supporting strategy, and mentoring junior colleagues. A competitive salary and flexible working arrangements are included, along with a supportive environment for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Structured career development

Mentoring opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitors with 2+ PQE up to Principal Associate level (10+ PQE).
• Experience in public procurement law related to public sector outsourcing or infrastructure projects.
• Excellent commercial awareness and advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on all aspects of public procurement law including regulations and frameworks.
• Draft procurement documentation and evaluation strategies.
• Support procurement strategy and challenges to decisions.

Skills

Public procurement law expertise

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Client engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Public Procurement Solicitor | 2 PQE - Senior/Principal Associate | National Law Firm | Birmingham (Hybrid)

BCL Legal is delighted to be working with a leading national law firm to recruit public procurement lawyers of all levels, from 2 PQE up to Principal Associate (10+ PQE), to join their growing cross-sector public procurement team.

This is an excellent opportunity for solicitors at any stage of their career who want to work on high-profile public sector matters across the UK.

The Role

You will join a dynamic team advising both public and private sector clients, including central and local government, national agencies, NHS bodies, education institutions, charities, utility companies, and suppliers to the public sector.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising on all aspects of public procurement law, including the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and related frameworks.
• Drafting and advising on procurement documentation, from contract notices and specifications to evaluation strategies and award letters.
• Supporting procurement strategy, advisory work, and challenges to procurement decisions, including High Court litigation where appropriate.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across commercial, regulatory, and litigation teams to deliver comprehensive client advice.
• Supporting business development initiatives, including client events, seminars, newsletters, blogs, and pitches.
• Contributing to internal knowledge resources, precedents, and mentoring junior team members.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified solicitors with 2+ PQE, up to Principal Associate level (10+ PQE).
• Experience in public procurement law, ideally with commercial contracts relating to public sector outsourcing or infrastructure projects.
• Excellent commercial awareness, analytical, drafting, and advisory skills.
• Confident in client engagement and managing your own matters, while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• Enthusiastic about supporting the growth of a national public procurement practice.

What's in It for You?

• Exposure to high-profile advisory and litigation matters across the public sector.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive, inclusive environment.
• Structured career development, training, and mentoring opportunities.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for procurement lawyers at any level from 2+ PQE up to Principal Associate to build or grow a career in public procurement, work on complex, high-profile matters, and contribute to the expansion of a leading national team.

Apply now or for a confidential discussion, please contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal.