Procurement Lawyer (Managing Associate) | 6+ PQE
Leeds 
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

A leading UK commercial law firm is seeking an experienced Procurement Lawyer to join its highly regarded Procurement team at Managing Associate level. This is an outstanding opportunity for a talented lawyer with 6+ years' PQE to work on some of the UK's most complex and high-profile procurement projects while developing their career within a collaborative and ambitious team.

Recognised as one of the UK's leading procurement practices, the team advises public sector bodies, utilities and private sector organisations across a broad range of nationally significant projects spanning transport, infrastructure, utilities, healthcare, defence, regeneration and major government contracts.

The Role

Working alongside recognised experts in the field, you will:

• Lead on complex public procurement matters, advising contracting authorities, utilities and private sector clients on procurement strategy, direct awards, contract modifications and regulatory compliance.
• Manage procurement workstreams on large, multi-disciplinary projects alongside colleagues from technology, construction, real estate, transport, outsourcing and commercial teams.
• Advise clients throughout the procurement lifecycle, delivering commercially focused, pragmatic legal advice.
• Support procurement disputes by working closely with specialist litigation colleagues on risk assessment, case strategy and resolution.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers, contributing to the continued development of the wider team.
• Build and strengthen client relationships while playing an active role in business development, thought leadership and profile-raising activities.
• Contribute to the ongoing growth and strategic development of a market-leading procurement practice.

About You

You will be:

• A qualified solicitor with 6+ years' post-qualification experience.
• Experienced in public procurement and/or utilities procurement law, gained within a recognised commercial practice.
• Technically strong, commercially aware and confident managing complex matters with appropriate autonomy.
• Comfortable supervising junior lawyers and developing strong client relationships.
• An excellent communicator with strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Ambitious, collaborative and keen to play a key role in the continued success and growth of a leading procurement team.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm with an outstanding reputation for complex procurement work and a genuine commitment to career development. You'll work on nationally important projects alongside leading practitioners in a supportive, collaborative environment, with clear opportunities for progression and long-term career advancement.

The role can be based in Leeds, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow or Aberdeen, with flexible and hybrid working available.

For a confidential discussion or to find out more, please get in touch.

Kim Wilkes at Think Legal Recruitment- kim@thinklegalrecruitment.com