Procurement Litigation Solicitor | NQ-3 PQE | Leading National Law Firm
A leading national law firm is looking to recruit a Solicitor to join its highly regarded Procurement Litigation team in Leeds.
The Firm:
- Leading UK commercial law firm with a strong reputation across the public, health, housing, local government and commercial sectors
- Flexible hybrid working model with no fixed office attendance requirements
- Consistently recognised in the legal directories and ranked among The Times Best Law Firms
- Strong track record of sustainable growth and ongoing investment in its people and practice areas
- Advises a broad client base including central government departments, local authorities, NHS bodies and major corporates
- Award-winning firm known for its collaborative culture, technical excellence and sector expertise
- Values-led organisation with a genuine commitment to responsible business, wellbeing and inclusion
- Strong focus on learning, development and long-term career progression
The Role:
- Solicitor role within a nationally recognised Procurement Litigation team
- Competitive salary and excellent benefits package
- Advising on a broad range of contentious procurement matters, from strategic risk management through to High Court litigation
- Acting for both claimants and defendants in procurement challenges and disputes
- Working with clients across sectors including IT, infrastructure, construction, transport and energy
- Supporting central government departments, local authorities, NHS organisations and major commercial clients
- Opportunity to work on wider commercial disputes alongside procurement matters
- Exposure to specialist areas including judicial review, complex IT disputes, injunctive relief, contentious IP, corporate litigation and professional negligence claims
- Working as part of a specialist national team while collaborating closely with the firm's wider litigation practice
- Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives
The Candidate:
- Qualified solicitor with up to 3 years' PQE (NQ-3)
- Experience in commercial dispute resolution
- Some knowledge of public procurement law or a genuine interest in developing expertise in this area
- Familiarity with public law litigation would be advantageous
- Strong drafting, legal research and analytical skills
- Commercially aware with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Comfortable working directly with clients and managing matters effectively
- Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to meet competing deadlines
- Collaborative team player with a proactive and professional approach
- Enthusiastic about business development and developing a long-term specialism in procurement litigation
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading procurement litigation teams, working on complex and high-profile disputes for an impressive client base. You'll gain exposure to a varied and challenging caseload while benefiting from first-class training, genuine flexibility and clear progression opportunities within a supportive and collaborative environment.
BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.
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Procurement Litigation NQ-3 employer: BCL Legal Limited
BCL Legal Limited is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture in the heart of Newcastle that fosters professional growth and development. Employees benefit from comprehensive training programmes, a supportive team environment, and opportunities to engage in meaningful compliance work that directly impacts client service and regulatory adherence. With a focus on work-life balance and employee well-being, BCL Legal is committed to creating a rewarding workplace for its staff.
