Associate - Public Procurement - #1697769

Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 180 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Far East. Our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw which works to facilitate our management of multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.

We've always been proud of our natural commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership. We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a way that is responsible and sustainable and has the principles of ESG at its core, guiding the way we operate firmwide.

Where you'll work

Our Tier 1 Procurement team leads the market in providing innovative and complex advice to clients. Working with a Chambers ranked partner, this new hire will add to the depth of our offering and will specialise in Public Procurement advice for a 360 degree stable of clients, including public, private and third sector companies and organisations.

What you will be doing

This role will be varied depending on client needs but will certainly involve:

• Providing practical and risk-based advice on complex procurement issues and on tendering procedures, procurement structures and evaluation/qualification criteria and processes
• Drafting and advising on all types of procurement documents (under the Public/Utilities/Concession Contracts Regulations, Provider Selection Regime, Procurement Act and private sector documents) including: Tender Notices, Procurement Specific Questionnaires, Invitation Documents, assessment summaries, all Transparency Notices and all associated procedures and protocols.
• All aspects of procurement regulation to numerous commercial clients, charities and public sector clients including local authorities, central government departments, NHS trusts and registered providers of affordable housing and bidders to those sectors
• Pro-active participation in marketing initiatives which includes writing articles, presenting at conferences, seminars, client events, Business 2 Business meetings with intermediaries, attending networking events etc.
• Participating in firm-wide and departmental training sessions and attending a monthly procurement working group and sector interest groups/communities of practice.
• Training and development of junior legal staff and secretary (where appropriate)

What you will need

The firm has a Career Development Framework which sets out the competencies we expect of those at the Associate grade. In particular for this role we require:

• Qualified solicitor with at least 3-5 years' experience in procurement law.
• A demonstrable interest in public procurement, state aid and some or all of the sectors in which we advise (primarily housing, local government, energy, health, care and construction/development)
• Excellent technical skills;
• Strong client focus and service delivery;
• Drive and enthusiasm;
• Commercial awareness;
• Methodical, disciplined and organised approach;
• Excellent communication skills;
• A strong team player;
• Excellent academic record.

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.

If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on [email protected]

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