Senior Associate - Procurement - Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Nottingham, Edinburgh or Glasgow

We are actively recruiting for a Senior Associate to join our Procurement team.

You will advise on a broad cross section of high profile and high value work in the public and utilities sectors. You will act for Central Government departments and other major Government agencies, large local and regional authorities, national utilities across sectors including transport, energy and water, universities and charities, as well as private sector parties in their interaction with these bodies.

You will have the opportunity to work as an integral part of cross-practice, collaborative teams on large projects, as well as taking more responsibility for standalone matters. You will have an active engagement with clients and colleagues across the business, as well as being involved in the team's business development activities. You will also work closely with our specialist procurement litigators and have the opportunity to support on complaints and challenge work., This is a particularly exciting time to join our team as a Procurement lawyer as the legal landscape is imminently about to change as a result of implementation of the Procurement Act 2023. Our lawyers and clients are heavily involved in the reform agenda, and you will play a central role in supporting on this and shaping our future practice., We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during
our recruitment process. If there is any
adjustment or support you need, please
contact us so we can discuss how we
can best assist you.

For you,
for your success.
And for what's next.

We are looking for:

• You will have experience of working on public and utility procurement matters.


• Experience of advising private sector bidders on public procurement would also be beneficial.


• Experience of subsidy control/State aid and or public sector governance would be of interest, but is not a requirement.


• Exposure to business development activities would be an advantage.


• You will possess strong technical skills and academic qualifications.


• You will ideally have at least 4 years post qualification experience. However, we are happy to hear from anyone who believes they have the required skills to be a success.
  
  We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with 5,000+ colleagues in more than 30 countries. We're full service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we're equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we're purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We're ambitious for our clients, our communities - and for you. Whether you're starting out on your career or well established, whether you're a lawyer or in business services. If you're looking for what's next, we are too.


What to expect

As a lawyer, you enjoy a variety of work: regional to international and across practice groups. With us, you grow your global mindset. You're encouraged to put ideas into action and there's always something new and different to get involved in. We see the fast-moving world as a place where we can all thrive and succeed. We're excited for what's next, so with us, you can be too.

Our team

Our Procurement team is comprised of specialists in both non-contentious and contentious procurement. We work on complex, headline-making deals for public sector, utility sector and private sector clients.

The Procurement team is a friendly, well-integrated group of specialist lawyers, who are committed to providing excellent client service, growing the team and further developing the practice.

As a Band 1 listed practice, our lawyers are independently recognised as leaders in their field and will support you in developing your skills as a truly expert procurement lawyer.

Our team is actively advising high profile clients in the public and private sectors on all aspects of the new Procurement Act 2023., At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

• We're fair, transparent and equitable


• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance


• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working


• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support


• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion


• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs


• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure


• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement


• We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance


Diversity and inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, "Inclusive" is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients' goals: together.