Overview
In this role you will support public sector procurement and commercial work for central government, local authorities, and agencies. You will work with senior public procurement lawyers to provide expert advice and draft documentation. The role offers exposure to high-profile national projects through recognised public sector frameworks. You will help manage a broad caseload, contribute to business development, and collaborate across multiple offices to shape procurement outcomes.
Pay / Benefits
- competitive salary with annual pay review
- extensive benefits via flexible benefits scheme
- 25 days holiday (30 with length of service)
- private medical insurance
- fully flexible working with hybrid options
Responsibilities
- Handle a varied caseload of procurements, contracts, and agreements for public sector clients
- Advise on procurement strategy and draft procurement documents such as ITTs, specifications, and notices
- Support procurement litigation by assisting with informal and formal challenges
- Draft, review, and manage contracts, framework agreements, and call-off arrangements across the contract lifecycle
- Collaborate with partners across offices on strategy and team development
- Contribute to business development and assist in delivering client training
Key requirements
- Qualified lawyer NQ+ with UK public procurement law knowledge (Procurement Act 2023, Public Contracts Regulations 2015)
- Experience advising on procurement processes and drafting/reviewing key documentation
- Experience with tendering procedures (open, restricted, negotiated, competitive dialogue) and procurement portals (Jaggaer, Proactis)
- Ability to draft, review, and manage contracts, framework agreements, and call-off arrangements
- Understanding of value for money, whole-life costing, and budget management
- Familiarity with Cabinet Office guidance, Government Commercial Function standards, and social value requirements
- Strong interpersonal, drafting, communication, and organisational skills; able to handle competing priorities
- Collaborative, team-oriented, and capable of working across multi-office teams; able to work independently when needed
- Interest in business development and keeping up to date with public procurement developments
- strong drafting and communication
- analytical mindset
- organisational skills
- public procurement law expertise
- contract drafting and review
- tendering procedures (open, restricted, negotiated, competitive dialogue)
Associate - Public Procurement in Manchester employer: TLT Solicitors
TLT is an exceptional employer, recognised for its dynamic and award-winning Corporate Future Energy team, which operates across multiple UK locations including Bristol, Belfast, and London. With a strong commitment to employee growth, TLT offers bespoke training, flexible working arrangements, and a collaborative culture that empowers individuals to thrive while contributing to meaningful projects in the renewable energy sector. The firm’s accolades, including being named Law Firm of the Year for three consecutive years, reflect its dedication to excellence and innovation, making it an attractive workplace for those seeking a rewarding career in law.
