Public Procurement Lawyer

Public Procurement Lawyer | Associate (NQ-4 PQE) | International Law Firm | Birmingham/Hybrid BCL Legal is delighted to be working with a leading international law firm in their search for an Associate to join their market-leading Public Procurement team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded national practice working alongside a Tier 1 Chambers ranked partner on complex and high-profile procurement matters across a range of sectors. The firm has invested significantly in its Birmingham office as a key strategic growth hub, offering a collaborative culture, high-quality work and flexible hybrid working arrangements. The Role As an Associate in the Public Procurement team, you will:

• Advise clients on a broad range of public procurement matters, including complex procurement procedures, procurement structures and evaluation processes.
• Draft and advise on procurement documentation under the Procurement Act 2023 and the previous procurement regime, including tender notices, procurement questionnaires, invitation documents and transparency notices.
• Act for a diverse client base including local authorities, central government departments, NHS trusts, housing providers, charities and private sector bidders.
• Support clients across a range of sectors including housing, local government, health, energy, care and construction/development.
• Play an active role in business development initiatives including client events, networking, seminars and thought leadership.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across the wider national real estate and projects teams.

About You The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified solicitor status in England & Wales (NQ-4 PQE) with demonstrable experience in procurement law.
• Strong technical and analytical skills with a commercial and pragmatic approach.
• Experience advising public and/or private sector clients on procurement matters.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to team working and business development.
• An interest in sectors including housing, local government, energy, health or development projects.

The Offering The successful candidate will benefit from:

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• The opportunity to work alongside one of the leading procurement teams in the UK.
• High-quality, complex work with nationally recognised clients.
• A genuinely collaborative culture with a team-focused approach rather than individual targets.
• Flexible hybrid working, with most team members typically attending the office around two or three days per week.
• Excellent long-term progression opportunities within a growing Birmingham office.

Apply Now! To apply for this Public Procurement Associate role, please send your CV or contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal for more information. The firm is committed to fostering an inclusive working environment and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.