Procurement Litigation NQ-3

BCL Legal Limited; United States; Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

BCL Legal Limited is recruiting a Solicitor to join a nationally recognized Procurement Litigation team in Leeds, offering a flexible hybrid working model and competitive benefits. You will advise on a broad range of procurement disputes, from strategy to High Court litigation, acting for claimants and defendants across IT, infrastructure, transport and energy sectors.

This role requires up to 3 years' PQE with strong drafting and analytical skills, and a genuine interest in developing expertise

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with up to 3 years' PQE (NQ-3).
• Experience in commercial dispute resolution and public procurement law is desirable.
• Strong drafting, research and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of procurement disputes and related litigation.
• Act for claimants and defendants across sectors including IT, infrastructure and energy.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

PQE 0-3 years

Procurement litigation

Public procurement knowledge

Drafting & research

Job description

Procurement Litigation Solicitor | NQ-3 PQE | Leading National Law Firm

A leading national law firm is looking to recruit a Solicitor to join its highly regarded Procurement Litigation team in Leeds.

The Firm:

• Leading UK commercial law firm with a strong reputation across the public, health, housing, local government and commercial sectors
• Flexible hybrid working model with no fixed office attendance requirements
• Consistently recognised in the legal directories and ranked among The Times Best Law Firms
• Strong track record of sustainable growth and ongoing investment in its people and practice areas
• Advises a broad client base including central government departments, local authorities, NHS bodies and major corporates
• Award-winning firm known for its collaborative culture, technical excellence and sector expertise
• Values-led organisation with a genuine commitment to responsible business, wellbeing and inclusion
• Strong focus on learning, development and long-term career progression

The Role:

• Solicitor role within a nationally recognised Procurement Litigation team
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package
• Advising on a broad range of contentious procurement matters, from strategic risk management through to High Court litigation
• Acting for both claimants and defendants in procurement challenges and disputes
• Working with clients across sectors including IT, infrastructure, construction, transport and energy
• Supporting central government departments, local authorities, NHS organisations and major commercial clients
• Opportunity to work on wider commercial disputes alongside procurement matters
• Exposure to specialist areas including judicial review, complex IT disputes, injunctive relief, contentious IP, corporate litigation and professional negligence claims
• Working as part of a specialist national team while collaborating closely with the firm's wider litigation practice
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives

The Candidate:

• Qualified solicitor with up to 3 years' PQE (NQ-3)
• Experience in commercial dispute resolution
• Some knowledge of public procurement law or a genuine interest in developing expertise in this area
• Familiarity with public law litigation would be advantageous
• Strong drafting, legal research and analytical skills
• Commercially aware with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working directly with clients and managing matters effectively
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to meet competing deadlines
• Collaborative team player with a proactive and professional approach
• Enthusiastic about business development and developing a long-term specialism in procurement litigation

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading procurement litigation teams, working on complex and high-profile disputes for an impressive client base. You'll gain exposure to a varied and challenging caseload while benefiting from first-class training, genuine flexibility and clear progression opportunities within a supportive and collaborative environment.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.