Senior Public Procurement Lead - Hybrid, Partnership

JMC Legal Recruitment; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Work-life balance

Senior remuneration

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment is seeking a Senior Associate for a leading public procurement practice in the UK. You will lead complex procurement matters, shape strategy, and advise on direct awards and contract modifications, while supervising junior lawyers.

You will work with public authorities, utilities, and bidders, partnering with disputes and other specialists to deliver high-value, multi-disciplinary projects within a global platform and a culture focused on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' PQE in public procurement or utilities procurement law.
• Experience supervising juniors and advising public authorities and bidders.
• Strong commercial judgement with strategic advisory capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex procurement matters with strategy and direct awards.
• Coordinate cross-practice workstreams and supervise juniors.
• Advise on procurement design, governance, and contract modifications.
• Contribute to disputes with technical input and risk assessment.
• Develop client relationships and grow existing and new work.

Skills

Procurement law

Regulatory compliance

Contract strategy

Leadership

Job description

JMC Legal Recruitment is seeking a Senior Associate for a leading public procurement practice in the UK. You will lead complex procurement matters, shape strategy, and advise on direct awards and contract modifications, while supervising junior lawyers.

You will work with public authorities, utilities, and bidders, partnering with disputes and other specialists to deliver high-value, multi-disciplinary projects within a global platform and a culture focused on work-life balance.