Commercial Litigation (Procurement) Senior/Principal Associate

Commercial & Procurement Litigation - Senior / Principal Associate About the Opportunity An established, market-leading UK law firm is seeking a Senior or Principal Associate to join its Commercial & Procurement Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious litigation lawyer looking to work on high-value, complex disputes for prominent public sector clients, while developing leadership skills within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. The team advises across the full lifecycle of major commercial projects - from inception and structuring through to operational delivery, termination and dispute resolution. The practice is nationally recognised for its work across healthcare, local government, emergency services and social housing, offering a genuinely varied and intellectually stimulating caseload. The Team Acting for both public sector bodies and private organisations operating in regulated environments, the disputes team handles a broad range of contentious matters, including: Public procurement challenges, Complex commercial and contractual disputes, Design and construction disputes, Payment and operational disputes, Fire safety and compliance disputes, Termination and expiry disputes With lawyers based across multiple UK offices, the team operates as a single national practice, providing flexibility on location and genuine cross-office collaboration. The Role This role will suit a commercial litigation solicitor with 3+ years' PQE who is ready to take on early responsibility and play a key role in the continued growth of the practice. Key responsibilities will include: Advising and leading on public procurement disputes and complex commercial litigation Acting for public sector clients across healthcare, local government, emergency services and housing Managing High Court litigation and a range of ADR processes, including mediation Drafting pleadings, applications, and strategic advice on risk and resolution Managing client relationships and working closely with counsel and expert witnesses Contributing to the development of the wider commercial litigation practice About You Solid experience in public procurement disputes and complex commercial litigation A strong understanding of the public sector legal environment Confidence in managing clients, stakeholders, counsel and experts The ability to run matters with increasing autonomy and attention to detail A collaborative mindset and an interest in mentoring and leadership development Why Apply? High-quality, meaningful work with nationally significant public sector clients Clear career progression and leadership development at Senior/Principal Associate level A genuinely collaborative culture across contentious and non-contentious teams Hybrid working and a strong focus on work-life balance An inclusive environment where individuality and diverse perspectives are valued For more information or a confidential discussion about this commercial procurement disputes role, please contact Nicola O'Hanlon at BCL Legal BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.