Senior Public Procurement Lead — Strategy & Complex Deals

JMC Legal Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment is supporting a leading international firm in recruiting a Public Procurement Senior Associate with 5+ years PQE. The role focuses on directing complex procurement matters on nationally and internationally significant projects.

The ideal candidate will shape procurement strategy, design processes, and oversee junior lawyers while collaborating across government, transport, and healthcare sectors. This is a high-profile, partnership-track opportunity within a global practice.

Qualifications

• Public Procurement Senior Associate with 5+ years PQE at a leading firm.
• Experience advising on government, transport, utilities, defence and healthcare projects.
• Ability to supervise juniors and develop client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex procurement matters and cross-practice projects.
• Design procurement processes and advise on contract modifications.
• Supervise junior lawyers and manage large workstreams.
• Provide input on claims and risks in procurement disputes.

Skills

Procurement

Contract negotiation

Job description

JMC Legal Recruitment is supporting a leading international firm in recruiting a Public Procurement Senior Associate with 5+ years PQE. The role focuses on directing complex procurement matters on nationally and internationally significant projects.

The ideal candidate will shape procurement strategy, design processes, and oversee junior lawyers while collaborating across government, transport, and healthcare sectors. This is a high-profile, partnership-track opportunity within a global practice.