Public Procurement Solicitor, Junior Associate, 3+ PQE – Belfast

Abacus Careers; Belfast City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Careers is seeking a Public Procurement Solicitor, Junior Associate, 3+ PQE for Belfast to advise on the procurements behind NI's biggest projects.

You will draft specifications, evaluation criteria, tender and contract documents, and give strategic procurement advice to contracting authorities and utilities. A strong knowledge of the UK procurement regime and practical drafting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' PQE in procurement (contentious, non-contentious or both).
• Qualified in NI, or in E&W/ROI and keen to practise in NI.
• Strong working knowledge of the current UK procurement regime.
• Clear, practical drafting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise contracting authorities and utilities on structuring and running complex procurements.
• Draft specifications, evaluation criteria, tender and contract documents.
• Act on procurement challenges for bidders and authorities.
• Provide strategic advice on bidding, risk and contract changes.

Skills

Procurement experience

Drafting ability

NI/EW/ROI qualification flexibility

Education

Qualified in NI or E&W/ROI

Job description

Public Procurement Solicitor, Junior Associate, 3+ PQE - Belfast

Roads, energy, healthcare and digital transformation. Advise on the procurements behind NI's biggest projects.

A leading Belfast firm with a market-leading procurement practice is hiring a Junior Associate with 3+ years' PQE.

What you'll do:

• Advise contracting authorities and utilities on structuring and running complex procurements
• Draft specifications, evaluation criteria, tender and contract documents
• Act on procurement challenges for bidders and authorities
• Give strategic advice on bidding, risk and contract changes.

You'll have:

• 3+ years' PQE, with procurement experience (contentious, non-contentious or both)
• Qualified in NI, or in E&W / ROI and keen to practise in NI
• A good working knowledge of the current UK procurement regime
• Clear, practical drafting.

Why apply:

• A practice behind landmark NI procurement cases
• Nationally significant infrastructure work across multiple sectors
• Excellent scope to develop as a procurement specialist.