Senior Associate, Public Procurement – Government

DWF Law LLP; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DWF Law LLP is seeking Senior Associate or Director level procurement lawyers for its Government, Trade and Transport practice. The role focuses on advising central and local government and strategic suppliers on procurement strategy, implementation, and compliance.

You will contribute to a Procurement Centre of Excellence, write articles, present webinars, and train colleagues and clients on procurement law within a flexible hybrid setup across regional offices including Liverpool.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with extensive knowledge of public procurement law.
• Experience of advising central and local government, wider public bodies, and suppliers on procurement law matters.

Responsibilities

• An advisor to Central and Local Government, and strategic suppliers to Government on procurement strategy and procurement implementation.
• Preparing procurement documents / notices in order to ensure compliant procurements are conducted by Contracting Authorities.
• Advising on direct award procedures, the lawful modification of existing contracts, and other Procurement Act 2023 enquiries.
• Advising clients on all aspects of procurement law and the procurement lifecycle.
• An active member of the Procurement Centre of Excellence; involving writing articles, presenting webinars and conducting training to colleagues and clients on procurement law.

Skills

Public procurement law

Government procurement

Public sector advisory

Job description

DWF Law LLP is seeking Senior Associate or Director level procurement lawyers for its Government, Trade and Transport practice. The role focuses on advising central and local government and strategic suppliers on procurement strategy, implementation, and compliance.

You will contribute to a Procurement Centre of Excellence, write articles, present webinars, and train colleagues and clients on procurement law within a flexible hybrid setup across regional offices including Liverpool.