Commercial and Public Procurement Associate

Commercial & Public Procurement Associate | NQ-5 PQE | Leading International Law Firm A leading international law firm is looking to add an Associate to its highly regarded Commercial and Public Procurement team in Leeds. The Firm: · Leading international law firm with a strong UK and global presence · Market-leading sectors including insurance, health, real estate, financial services and tech · Highly ranked Commercial & Public Procurement team with a strong public sector client base · Advising on high-profile, media-worthy projects across healthcare, infrastructure, tech and government · Acting for a diverse client base including government bodies, NHS organisations and major corporates · Award-winning, fast-growing business with a strong reputation for innovation and client service · Collaborative, inclusive culture with a clear commitment to development and progression · Flexible working offered through a modern, agile working framework The Role: · Associate in the Commercial and Public Procurement team · Competitive salary and strong benefits package · Hybrid working · Working on a broad mix of commercial and procurement matters · Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts · Advising on complex, high-value public sector and infrastructure projects · Supporting on major cross-sector projects spanning healthcare, government and technology · Providing commercially focused, solution-led risk advice to clients · Managing matters and contributing to project delivery (depending on experience) · Supporting business development initiatives including pitches, networking and client engagement · Working closely with highly ranked lawyers in a nationally recognised team The Candidate: · Newly qualified - 5 PQE solicitor with experience in commercial law · Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts · Interest in public sector, health or procurement work (procurement experience beneficial but not essential) · Strong commercial awareness with a practical, solutions-focused approach · Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills · Ability to manage workload effectively and contribute to complex projects · Strong academic background with the ability to quickly develop sector knowledge This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing, award-winning team offering exposure to complex, high-quality work, sector-leading clients and clear long-term development within a supportive and forward-thinking firm. If you're interested in this role, please apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.