Procurement Solicitor

London – £50,000 - £55,000

A leading national law firm is seeking a talented Procurement Solicitor to join their highly regarded Procurement and team. This is an excellent opportunity to advise on a range of complex, high-value procurement and outsourcing matters, including major IT projects, infrastructure developments, and public sector initiatives.
  
The Team
The procurement specialists within the firm’s wider Corporate & Commercial team are recognised for delivering strategic, practical advice to clients across sectors such as energy, health, infrastructure, education, and technology. The team regularly supports major public and private sector bodies through all stages of procurement and outsourcing processes, including some of the most innovative IT and technology-driven projects in the market.
  
The Role
You will work closely with clients on a broad variety of procurement matters, including:
  • Advising on all stages of public and utilities procurement processes
  • Supporting major outsourcing arrangements, including IT outsourcing projects
  • Advising on procurement structuring, compliance, and exemptions
  • Drafting and negotiating tender documentation and commercial contracts
  • Managing procurement challenges, disputes, and strategic risk assessments
  • Working alongside commercial, infrastructure, and technology teams on complex, cross-sector transactions
You will be part of a close-knit and supportive team, with direct access to Partners and senior lawyers who are leaders in this space.
  
About You
Applications are welcomed from candidates who:
  
  • Are qualified Solicitors (England & Wales) ideally with 1–5 years’ PQE (other levels considered)
  • Have experience in public procurement law, outsourcing projects, or complex commercial contracts
  • Are commercially focused, pragmatic, and confident advising clients directly
  • Are interested in supporting high-profile IT and technology-related procurement work
  • Value collaboration and are keen to develop their practice within a leading national firm
  
The Offer
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Hybrid working (offices including Bristol, London, Cardiff, Birmingham, Manchester, Southampton)
  • High-quality and varied work across multiple sectors
  • Excellent training, support, and career progression opportunities
  • A genuinely supportive, flexible, and people-focused culture
  
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Procurement Solicitor to build their expertise within a leading national team, advising on cutting-edge projects with real market impact.

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Dalton Frith

Associate Recruitment Consultant
0161 233 6360

dalton@douglas-scott.co.uk

Dalton is an Associate Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott, with over two years at the company. He focuses on the American market, sourcing and placing top legal talent with leading firms and corporations, while providing career guidance and market insights. Dalton stays informed on industry trends to best serve his clients and candidates. In his spare time, he enjoys going to the gym, exploring Manchester’s eateries, and watching Erik’s Mighty Reds.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Commercial Contracts
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: London
  • Reference: 1226184

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