Senior Associate/Director

DWF Law LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DWF, un cabinet d'avocats mondial, recrute un Directeur Juridique ou un Associé Senior pour son équipe en droit public et gouvernemental. Le candidat idéal aura une expérience avérée dans le conseil aux autorités publiques et fera preuve de solides compétences en négociation et en gestion des relations. Ce rôle offre une flexibilité de travail hybride et un environnement inclusif, avec une rémunération compétitive et des avantages adaptés aux besoins individuels.

Benefits

Programme de bien-être

Avantages flexibles

Qualifications

• Expérience substantielle en droit public et commercial au service des autorités gouvernementales.
• Bonne connaissance de l'interaction entre la politique et la livraison publique.
• Approche commerciale avec d'excellentes compétences en négociation.

Responsibilities

• Conseiller les organismes publics sur les questions de droit et commerciales.
• Gérer et soutenir les membres juniors de l'équipe.
• Établir des relations clés avec les clients et développer un réseau.

Skills

Negociation

Gestion des parties prenantes

Collaboration

Job description

Why join us?

DWF are currently recruiting for an experienced Legal Director or Senior Associate to join our growing Government and Public Sector practice.

As a Senior Associate or Director, you will be joining an established and growing Government and Public Sector practice that is on key public sector frameworks and has a market-leading reputation for quality especially in Subsidy Control and Public Procurement.

The team works for central government authorities, mayoral combined authorities and local authorities, R&D, education and health institutions, police authorities, charities, and key suppliers and institutions working with the public sector.

We are looking for someone (ideally) to be based in either of our regional offices including Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds, Birmingham or Liverpool and offer a flexible, hybrid working approach. Being based elsewhere in the DWF UK footprint would also be considered (including Scotland and Northern Ireland). Previous experience in house within the public sector or Government Legal Department would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Advise public sector bodies on public law and commercial issues including governance and vires/ powers for central government and local government organisations in particular while ideally also advising on Subsidy Control and grant funding. Expertise in public procurement will be of further advantage.
• Deliver high-quality, technically precise, and commercially focused advice to clients with an excellent level of service.
• Line manage and support more junior members in the team.
• Build working relationships internally and externally in order to maintain key client relationships and develop business networks.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• Substantive experience advising central, devolved and local and regional government authorities (and those engaging with them) on public law and commercial issues including governance and vires/ powers for central government and local government organisations in particular.
• Knowledge and appreciation of the inner workings of central, regional and local government bodies and the interaction of politics, public policy and delivery (NB. in house public sector experience is an advantage).
• Commercially minded with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative approach to building and developing relationships with clients and colleagues.

Desirable

• Experience of advising on Subsidy Control and grant funding (and ideally public procurement too).

What we offer?

At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs.

Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.

About us

DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.