Experienced Procurement Solicitor (all PQE levels)
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you an experienced Procurement Solicitor seeking to take the next step in your legal career? We are working with a leading law firm in Belfast, renowned for its expertise in providing strategic legal advice to both public and private sector clients across a diverse range of industries.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Advising public sector bodies, utilities, and private sector clients on all aspects of procurement law, including tendering procedures and contract management.
2. Assisting clients with compliance under various Regulations and procurement frameworks.
3. Drafting and negotiating complex procurement contracts, framework agreements, and service agreements.
4. Advising on procurement disputes, bid challenges, and handling contentious procurement matters.
5. Providing strategic legal advice on high-value public and private sector procurement projects across sectors such as healthcare, construction, energy, defence, and technology.
6. Collaborating with colleagues in the firm's wider commercial and litigation teams to offer integrated solutions.
7. Keeping clients up-to-date with legislative changes, regulations, and best practices in procurement law.
Key Requirements:
1. All levels of PQE in Procurement will be considered. This may suit you if you have developed some experience and you now want to pursue this as a niche career.
2. An understanding of UK and EU procurement regulations.
3. Experience in advising on complex and high-value procurement transactions.
4. Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a commercial approach to problem-solving.
5. Ability to manage a varied caseload, often with tight deadlines, while maintaining the highest standards of client service.
6. Experience in handling procurement disputes would be advantageous but is not essential.
Why Join?
1. Opportunity to work with a highly regarded legal team on prestigious procurement projects.
2. A supportive and collaborative working environment that encourages professional development.
3. Competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible working options.
If you are a talented Procurement Solicitor looking for your next challenge and the chance to work on a diverse range of high-profile procurement matters, we'd love to hear from you!
Contact Alan Braithwaite (Director) for a confidential discussion on 02895380598 directly or email alan@abacustalentgroup.com #J-18808-Ljbffr