Public Sector Procurement Associate — Growth & Impact

Ashfords LLP; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashfords LLP in Exeter is seeking an Associate (3-6 PQE) to join our public sector team, specialising in public procurement law. You'll work with local authorities, utilities and central government on major public sector projects across the UK, providing pragmatic, robust and commercially sound advice.

Reporting to a Partner, you will handle non-contentious matters, contribute to bid processes and support the disputes team with procurement challenges, developing your expertise while helping

Qualifications

• Experience of public sector procurement law is essential.
• Experience with public sector contracts and subsidy control desirable.
• Ability to work with clients across the public sector and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-contentious advisory on public sector procurement rules and contracts.
• Advise on grant funding, subsidy control and local authority vires.
• Collaborate with partners across the firm on major public sector projects in the UK.
• Support the disputes team with procurement challenges when required.

Skills

Public sector procurement law

Job description

Ashfords LLP in Exeter is seeking an Associate (3-6 PQE) to join our public sector team, specialising in public procurement law. You'll work with local authorities, utilities and central government on major public sector projects across the UK, providing pragmatic, robust and commercially sound advice.

Reporting to a Partner, you will handle non-contentious matters, contribute to bid processes and support the disputes team with procurement challenges, developing your expertise while helping