Procurement Disputes NQ-PQE

Procurement Litigation Solicitor | NQ-4 PQE | Birmingham (hybrid)

A leading national law firm is seeking a Procurement Litigation Solicitor to join their highly regarded Procurement Litigation team in Birmingham. This is a permanent, full-time role with highly flexible hybrid working, offering exposure to a broad range of procurement, public law and commercial disputes.

• Advise major corporates, central government departments, local authorities, NHS bodies and other public-sector clients on contentious procurement matters.
• Handle disputes ranging from procurement risk management and pre-action advice through to High Court litigation and trial.
• Act for both Claimants and Defendants, developing broad contentious and advisory experience.
• Work on a range of related matters including judicial review, complex IT disputes, injunctive relief, commercial contract disputes, corporate litigation and professional negligence.
• Draft pleadings, correspondence, legal advice and other litigation documents.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm's national corporate, commercial and public law litigation teams.
• Support business development and develop strong relationships with clients and intermediaries.

• NQ-3 Solicitor with an interest in procurement litigation.
• Knowledge of, or genuine enthusiasm to develop, public procurement law, including the Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
• Some experience or knowledge of public law litigation and/or commercial dispute resolution.
• Strong drafting, legal research and analytical skills.
• Commercial and practical approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a national team.
• Strong organisation and project management skills.
• Genuine interest in business development.

• Join a highly regarded national Procurement Litigation team.
• Work with major corporate and public-sector clients on complex and high-value disputes.
• Gain broad exposure to procurement, public law and commercial litigation.
• Highly flexible hybrid working with no prescribed minimum number of office days.
• Excellent learning, development and progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and comprehensive benefits package including:
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme
• 25 days' holiday (plus option to buy more)
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Inclusive culture committed to wellbeing, equality and diversity.

This is an exciting opportunity for an NQ-3 Solicitor to join a leading Procurement Litigation team in Birmingham, developing specialist procurement expertise while working on a varied portfolio of complex public and commercial disputes.