Senior Associate/Legal Director

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Associate/Legal Director to join their dynamic team in Liverpool. This role is perfect for a legal professional with expertise in subsidy control and public procurement, who is eager to advise a diverse client base across public, private, and third sectors. The position offers a collaborative environment where you will engage in non-contentious commercial work, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and providing strategic advice. With flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact while maintaining work-life balance.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave

BUPA health insurance

Flexible pension scheme

Enhanced family leave policies

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Financial contributions towards home working equipment

Life assurance

Annual travel season ticket loan

Flexible working options

Birthday privilege day

Qualifications

• Experience in subsidy control and public procurement is essential.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Advise public sector bodies on compliance with the Subsidy Control Act.
• Provide commercial advisory services and support project delivery.

Skills

Legal Research

Drafting Skills

Negotiation Skills

Public Procurement Knowledge

Business Development

Education

Law Degree

Job description

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Senior Associate/Legal Director, Liverpool

Client:

Hill Dickinson

Location:

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

03443933708d

Job Views:

8

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Role: Senior Associate/Legal Director

Hours: 37.5 Hours

We are proud winners of two Working Families’ awards for ‘Best UK employer for Flexible Recruitment’ and ‘Best UK employer for Flexible Working’. We consider flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

Department: Commercial TMT & IP

Locations: Manchester, Liverpool or Leeds

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• 25 days’ annual leave
• Birthday privilege day and Christmas shutdown
• Holiday buy, sell and carryover scheme
• 2 charity volunteering or pro bono days
• Flexible, agile, and home working options
• BUPA health insurance
• Permanent health insurance
• Flexible pension scheme
• Medicash health cash plan
• EAP with counselling services
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Access to 10 days fully subsidised emergency or back-up care per year
• Life assurance
• Annual travel season ticket loan
• Dress for your day policy
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Financial contributions towards home working equipment

Role overview

Introduction: We seek a Senior Associate / Legal Director with experience in subsidy control and public procurement to join our busy practice. Reporting to Partner Mark Fitzgibbon, the role involves advising a diverse client base across public, private, and third sectors.

Team: Our team includes Partners, Senior Associates, Associates, and Trainees across multiple UK offices, focusing on non-contentious commercial work with a collaborative approach.

Key responsibilities:

• Advising public sector bodies and recipients on compliance with the Subsidy Control Act.
• Providing trusted commercial advisory services and supporting project delivery.
• Experience with public procurement regulations and strategic advice on procurement challenges.
• Handling commercial supply-chain contracts including drafting, negotiation, and strategic planning.
• Delivering training, updates, and articles on procurement law changes.

What we are looking for

Essential:

• Law degree or equivalent
• Understanding of legislation including Subsidy Control Act, Public Contracts Regulations, Procurement Act, and related regulations
• Experience advising public sector clients on procurement legislation and compliance
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with good time management
• Excellent legal and commercial research skills
• Proactive in business development

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Data Protection, Unfair Terms, and IP issues in commercial contexts
• Track record in business development activities
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills
• Effective under pressure, good listening skills, and feedback receptiveness
• Mentoring experience for junior staff