Senior Procurement Solicitor – Public & Infrastructure Projects

JMC Legal Recruitment; Livingston; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment is recruiting a Procurement Solicitor (1–4 PQE) to join a Tier 1 ranked procurement team in Edinburgh. You will advise on high-value procurement matters for public bodies, utilities and private sector clients, shaping strategy and handling direct awards, contract modifications and major tenders.

The role offers exposure to transport, energy, healthcare and regeneration projects, with collaboration across a multi-disciplinary platform and strong mentorship to develop

Qualifications

• Solicitor with 1–4 PQE in procurement.
• Experience in public procurement or utilities procurement law.
• Strong drafting, research and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review procurement documentation and advise bidders.
• Support live procurement exercises and complex tender processes.
• Collaborate with disputes team on procurement challenges and litigation risk.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team across sectors and projects.

Skills

Procurement experience

Public procurement

Drafting & research

Client-facing

Job description

JMC Legal Recruitment is recruiting a Procurement Solicitor (1–4 PQE) to join a Tier 1 ranked procurement team in Edinburgh. You will advise on high-value procurement matters for public bodies, utilities and private sector clients, shaping strategy and handling direct awards, contract modifications and major tenders.

The role offers exposure to transport, energy, healthcare and regeneration projects, with collaboration across a multi-disciplinary platform and strong mentorship to develop