Solicitor – Commercial and Procurement
Leeds

Our client, a leading international legal business, is seeking a talented commercial lawyer to join its highly successful, award-winning Commercial and Public Procurement team in Leeds.

The team has a thriving public sector client base — particularly in healthcare, infrastructure & projects, technology and central government contracts — and a growing roster of private sector clients supporting public sector initiatives. The team works on diverse, high-profile, media-worthy projects and delivers 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. Knowledge of, or a keen interest in, health and other public sector contracting is valued. Experience 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 alongside some of the highest-ranked lawyers in the sector, there is plenty of opportunity for development and growth.

Key Responsibilities

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

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting the team on major commercial and procurement projects
• Providing commercially focused risk advice with practical solutions/next steps
• Negotiating and drafting provisions for contractual and procurement documentation across health and wider government, for public and private sector clients
• Assisting in managing high-value, high-profile projects spanning practice areas
• Managing own tasks and matters (depending on experience)
• Demonstrating proactive financial management of matters
• Supporting the team by reviewing junior colleagues' work and assisting with work allocation (depending on experience)
• Supporting business development through client engagement, marketing, and networking activities; contributing to team growth via pitches, seminars, and training
• Maintaining strong client relationships
• Staying current with legal and sector knowledge, contributing to team expertise, and ensuring compliance with data security protocols

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified junior solicitor with strong expertise in commercial law, ideally with experience or interest in health, procurement and public sector contracting
• Experience working on or managing complex commercial contracts (depending on experience)
• Strong client-focused approach with practical, risk-based advice
• Excellent communication skills, confident building relationships within the team and with clients
• Collaborative team player who works effectively with colleagues and external advisors
• Change-oriented, with a positive, flexible approach to implementing new initiatives
• Strong academic background with a clear ability to learn quickly on the job
• Ability to understand the practical impact of advice, beyond a purely academic approach

How to apply

Please contact Kim Wilkes at Think Legal Recruitment for more information:

kim@thinklegalrecruitment.com