Associate / Senior Associate - Public Procurement
Posted 19 hours 40 minutes ago by DWF Law LLP
DWF is currently hiring for an Associate or Senior Associate to join our market leading public sector practice who will advise on the leading non-contentious procurement matters of the day.
The Public Sector is one of the firm's biggest growth areas over recent years with the firm actively servicing 19 national and regional framework agreements (including GCA, RM6360, Welsh Government, Scottish Government, EmLawshare, LBLA, NEPO and others) which leads to significant sales to public sector bodies in the UK and to strategic suppliers to central and local government clients.
We are looking for someone to be based in any of DWF's regional offices (Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle). We offer a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.
Responsibilities- Advising clients on all aspects of procurement law and the procurement lifecycle.
- Working closely with central government, local government, wider public bodies and suppliers to the public sector.
- Advising on the procurement of high profile development agreements and managing concession procurements.
- Developing and reviewing the suite of procurement documentation and notices.
- Providing training and advice on the impact of the Procurement Act 2023.
Essential
- Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with extensive knowledge of public procurement law.
- Proven procurement experience in both public and private sectors.
- Experience advising central and local government, wider public bodies, and suppliers to the public sector.
We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.
We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.