Public Procurement Solicitor
- city of edinburgh, scotland, United Kingdom
- Contract·On-site
- £45 - £60 Per Hour
Job Description
Public Procurement Solicitor
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a public procurement Solicitor to join a growing commercial team advising on a broad range of non‑contentious procurement matters, based in Edinburgh, Glasgow or Aberdeen. This role offers the chance to work closely with experienced colleagues, develop specialist expertise and gain exposure to a varied client base across both the public and private sectors.
The Role
You will advise clients on a range of procurement matters, supporting them throughout the procurement process and providing practical, commercially focused legal advice.
Responsibilities will include:
- Advising on procurement strategy, contract awards, contract variations and regulatory compliance
- Drafting and reviewing procurement documentation and related contractual agreements
- Supporting clients through procurement exercises and helping to identify and resolve legal and commercial issues
- Advising clients throughout tender processes and assisting with procurement‑related queries
- Working alongside colleagues on a variety of commercial projects where procurement expertise is required
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships while contributing to business development initiatives where appropriate
About You
You will be a qualified Solicitor with approximately 1-5 years' PQE and experience of, or a genuine interest in, procurement law.
You should also have:
- Strong drafting, analytical and legal research skills
- Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities
- A commercial, pragmatic approach to delivering advice
- The ability to manage your own workload while working collaboratively as part of a team
- A proactive attitude and a genuine desire to develop your technical expertise
What's on Offer?
- High‑quality, varied procurement work with an established client base
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Excellent opportunities for ongoing training, professional development and career progression
- Early responsibility and direct client exposure
- A competitive salary and an attractive benefits package