Commercial & Public Procurement Associate | NQ–5 PQE | Leading International Law Firm
A leading international law firm is looking to add an Associate to its highly regarded Commercial and Public Procurement team in Leeds.
The Firm:
· Leading international law firm with a strong UK and global presence
· Market-leading sectors including insurance, health, real estate, financial services and tech
· Highly ranked Commercial & Public Procurement team with a strong public sector client base
· Advising on high-profile, media-worthy projects across healthcare, infrastructure, tech and government
· Acting for a diverse client base including government bodies, NHS organisations and major corporates
· Award-winning, fast-growing business with a strong reputation for innovation and client service
· Collaborative, inclusive culture with a clear commitment to development and progression
· Flexible working offered through a modern, agile working framework
The Role:
· Associate in the Commercial and Public Procurement team
· Competitive salary and strong benefits package
· Hybrid working
· Working on a broad mix of commercial and procurement matters
· Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts
· Advising on complex, high-value public sector and infrastructure projects
· Supporting on major cross-sector projects spanning healthcare, government and technology
· Providing commercially focused, solution-led risk advice to clients
· Managing matters and contributing to project delivery (depending on experience)
· Supporting business development initiatives including pitches, networking and client engagement
· Working closely with highly ranked lawyers in a nationally recognised team
The Candidate:
· Newly qualified – 5 PQE solicitor with experience in commercial law
· Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
· Interest in public sector, health or procurement work (procurement experience beneficial but not essential)
· Strong commercial awareness with a practical, solutions-focused approach
· Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills
· Ability to manage workload effectively and contribute to complex projects
· Strong academic background with the ability to quickly develop sector knowledge
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing, award-winning team offering exposure to complex, high-quality work, sector-leading clients and clear long-term development within a supportive and forward-thinking firm.
If you’re interested in this role, please apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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