Associate/Sr Associate-Procurement Litigation-5-8 PQE-Bristol

Overview

In this role you will advise and manage a varied caseload across procurement and commercial disputes, including High Court litigation and procurement risk work. You operate within a top-tier team that serves corporates, government bodies, and NHS organisations, helping clients navigate complex procurement and commercial challenges. You will contribute to strategic advisory, litigation, and regulatory matters, shaping outcomes in a collaborative, high-standard environment. The opportunity offers exposure to high-profile disputes and a clear path for career progression within a respected practice.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Private medical insurance (Vitality)
• Generous pension scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• Minimum 25 days holiday (plus option to buy 5)
• Life assurance

Responsibilities

• Advising on contentious procurement matters and high court litigation
• Managing a varied caseload including regulatory and IT/infrastructure disputes
• Providing procurement risk management and strategic advisory support
• Handling judicial review and breach-related disputes
• Developing and maintaining client relationships and cross-team collaboration
• Supporting a collegial team culture and maintaining high professional standards

Key requirements

• 5-8 years PQE in procurement/public/commercial litigation
• Strong knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023
• High Court litigation and dispute resolution experience
• Excellent drafting and legal analysis
• Confidence supervising junior lawyers
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to build client/intermediary relationships
• Excellent project management and ability to meet deadlines
• Practical and commercial mindset
• Interest in business development
• Strong financial management of client matters

• communication
• interpersonal abilities
• team collaboration
• Public procurement law
• High Court litigation
• Judicial review

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