Public Procurement Solicitor

G2legal; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and professional development

A competitive salary

Attractive benefits package

Job summary

G2legal is seeking a Public Procurement Solicitor to join their commercial team in Edinburgh, Glasgow, or Aberdeen. This role involves advising clients on procurement strategy, contract awards, and regulatory compliance, while providing practical legal advice throughout procurement processes.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with 1-5 years of experience in procurement law and possess strong communication and analytical skills. The position offers excellent development opportunities and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 1-5 years of PQE required.
• Experience or interest in procurement law essential.
• Strong analytical skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Advise on procurement strategy, contract awards, and regulatory compliance.
• Draft and review procurement documentation.
• Support clients through procurement exercises.
• Assist with procurement-related queries.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Strong drafting, analytical and legal research skills

Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

Commercial, pragmatic approach to delivering advice

Ability to manage workload collaboratively

Proactive attitude and desire to develop expertise

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 1-5 years' PQE

Job description

Public Procurement Solicitor

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a public procurement Solicitor to join a growing commercial team advising on a broad range of non‑contentious procurement matters, based in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Aberdeen. This role offers the chance to work closely with experienced colleagues, develop specialist expertise and gain exposure to a varied client base across both the public and private sectors.

The Role

You will advise clients on a range of procurement matters, supporting them throughout the procurement process and providing practical, commercially focused legal advice.

Responsibilities will include:

• Advising on procurement strategy, contract awards, contract variations and regulatory compliance
• Drafting and reviewing procurement documentation and related contractual agreements
• Supporting clients through procurement exercises and helping to identify and resolve legal and commercial issues
• Advising clients throughout tender processes and assisting with procurement‑related queries
• Working alongside colleagues on a variety of commercial projects where procurement expertise is required
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships while contributing to business development initiatives where appropriate

About You

You will be a qualified Solicitor with approximately 1-5 years' PQE and experience of, or a genuine interest in, procurement law.

You should also have:

• Strong drafting, analytical and legal research skills
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities
• A commercial, pragmatic approach to delivering advice
• The ability to manage your own workload while working collaboratively as part of a team
• A proactive attitude and a genuine desire to develop your technical expertise

What's on Offer?

• High‑quality, varied procurement work with an established client base
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Excellent opportunities for ongoing training, professional development and career progression
• Early responsibility and direct client exposure
• A competitive salary and an attractive benefits package