Associate (Procurement Disputes)

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Job ID: JRAC001

Salary: £28000-£40000 per year

Job Term: Full Time, Permanent

Sector: Legal

Location: Birmingham

Job Description:

James Ray Recruitment are delighted to be working with a thriving specialist law firm, with a national reputation for advising individuals, charities and other not-for-profit organisations, local authorities, public-sector bodies and businesses throughout the UK.

Our client is looking for a Public Procurement Disputes Associate to join them in their newly refurbished Birmingham office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Associate with 3+ years PQE to provide expertise and client support on a wide variety of public procurement disputes across multiple sectors, including health and social care, housing, local government, and charity clients.

Key Duties:

Provide expert advice on procurement disputes, focusing on issues across sectors such as health and social care, housing, local government, and charity.

Progressing litigation matters in compliance with the Civil Procedure Rules, with ongoing consideration of merits and opportunities for settlement.

Handle a wide range of dispute instructions, both short-term and long-term, with opportunities to work on new and ongoing client matters.

Work collaboratively with the wider Projects Department to deliver joined-up legal services.

Support clients with training and general advisory work, particularly related to the Procurement Act 2023.

Assist in supervising and mentoring junior lawyers within the team.

Contribute to the continued growth and development of the team, working on both contentious and non-contentious matters.

If desired, support with business development activities to support ongoing growth and profile of the team and disputes work undertaken.

Experience of advising on disputes and progressing litigation under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and have a good grasp of the Procurement Act 2023. Experience of advising clients under the Provider Selection Regime is desirable but not essential.
A good understanding of the full lifecycle of procurement disputes, from initial advice through to resolution.
Experience working with clients across sectors such as health and social care, housing, local government, and charities.
Ability to work both independently with support as appropriate from more senior colleagues and as part of a team on larger, more complex matters.
Strong communication skills, particularly the ability to explain complex legal issues to non-legal professionals.
An interest in providing training and support to clients, especially in relation to the Procurement Act 2023.
Desire to help manage and supervise junior lawyers within the team.

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