Public Sector Commercial Solicitor – Procurement & Projects

DAC Beachcroft LLP; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

DAC Beachcroft LLP in Leeds seeks an ambitious solicitor (~2–6 PQE) to join our Commercial, Public Procurement, Infrastructure & Projects team. You will handle high‑quality commercial contracts for public sector clients and private organisations, including NHS bodies and government departments.

You’ll work on outsourcing, infrastructure, PPP and PFI projects, collaborating with procurement, real estate, construction and disputes teams to deliver complex, high‑profile matters with strong client

Qualifications

• ~2–6 years' PQE gained in a recognised commercial, projects, public sector or infrastructure practice.
• Strong experience drafting, negotiating and advising on commercial contracts.
• Knowledge of UK public procurement law or a strong desire to develop expertise in this area.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, negotiating and advising on complex commercial contracts for public and private sector clients.
• Advising on outsourcing, managed services, technology, facilities management and strategic service delivery arrangements.
• Supporting public sector clients on major transformation, infrastructure and regeneration projects.
• Advising on PFI, PPP and other long‑term partnering arrangements throughout their lifecycle, including contract management, variations and expiry planning.
• Supporting clients in relation to PFI handback and operational contract matters.
• Advising on procurement strategy, processes and procurement law compliance for various commercial arrangements.
• Working on cross‑disciplinary projects with procurement, real estate, construction, projects, finance and disputes teams.
• Providing practical, risk‑based and commercially focused advice and building client relationships.
• Supporting business development, thought leadership, training and client events.

Skills

2–6 years PQE

Commercial contracts

Public sector contracting

Outsourcing contracts

Infrastructure projects

Job description

DAC Beachcroft LLP in Leeds seeks an ambitious solicitor (~2–6 PQE) to join our Commercial, Public Procurement, Infrastructure & Projects team. You will handle high‑quality commercial contracts for public sector clients and private organisations, including NHS bodies and government departments.

You’ll work on outsourcing, infrastructure, PPP and PFI projects, collaborating with procurement, real estate, construction and disputes teams to deliver complex, high‑profile matters with strong client