Solicitor-Senior Associate - Commercial and Public Procurement

DAC Beachcroft LLP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Solicitor-Senior Associate for their Commercial and Public Procurement team in Leeds. This role involves drafting contracts, managing major projects, and requires expertise in commercial law, particularly in the public sector. Join a collaborative team focused on impactful public sector projects, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in commercial law, experience or interest in public sector contracting.
• Practical, risk-based advice on complex commercial contracts.
• Ability to build relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Managing caseload and client relationships.
• Contributing to business development initiatives.

Skills

Commercial law expertise

Client-focused approach

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative team player

Ability to learn quickly

Education

1-6 years PQE as Solicitor

Job description

Solicitor-Senior Associate - Commercial and Public Procurement

Department: Health Care and Public Law - Leeds and Manchester

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Leeds

Description

DAC Beachcroft is seeking a talented commercial lawyer to join our highly successful, award-winning Commercial and Public Procurement team in Leeds.

With a thriving public sector client base - particularly in healthcare, infrastructure & projects, technology and central government contracts - as well as a growing roster of private sector clients supporting public sector initiatives, we work on high-profile, media-worthy projects and deliver a first-class service.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious lawyer, with expertise in negotiating and drafting a broad array of contractual agreements. We value knowledge of, or a keen interest in, health and other public sector contracting. Experience in advising on commercial law issues is essential, while knowledge of procurement law —or a willingness to develop expertise in this area—would be an advantage.

Working with some of the highest ranked lawyers in the sector, there is plenty of opportunity for development and growth.

Key Responsibilities

Working with other lawyers on major projects, encompassing the full range of commercial law work within the team (with an appropriate level of support and supervision), alongside contributing to business development initiatives. Your main role will be drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, project management, and providing risk advice that is commercial and solutions based.

• Work with the team on major commercial and public law projects.
• Negotiating commercial contracts and providing commercially focused risk advice.
• Draft, negotiate and manage diverse commercial contracting matters across sectors like health, government, and utilities
• Working with the team on large-scale projects within procurement law.
• Support business development through client engagement, marketing, and networking activities, while contributing to team growth by supporting pitches, seminars, and training sessions.
• Manage your own caseload (depending on experience), maintain strong client relationships, and support the team by reviewing work of junior colleagues (depending on experience), assisting with work allocation, and demonstrating proactive financial management.
• Stay current with legal and sector knowledge, actively contributing to team expertise and ensuring compliance with data security protocols.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 1-6yr PQE Solicitor with strong expertise in commercial law, ideally with experience or interest in health, social care and public sector contracting.
• Experience in working on or managing complex commercial contracts (depending on experience)
• Strong client-focused approach with practical, risk-based advice
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence in working directly and building relationships with clients
• Collaborative team player who works effectively with colleagues and external advisors
• Change oriented with a positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives.
• Strong academic background coupled and a keen grasp of legal issues, with a clear ability to learn quickly 'on the job'
• Ability to adopt a client focused and commercial perspective rather than an ‘academic’ approach to legal issues