CareerPlan

Associate - Public Procurement

Manchester, England, GBFull-time2026-11-01 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Provide public procurement law and contract advice to central government departments, government agencies, and public sector clients.

Role type

Associate lawyer (public procurement)

Builds

Procurement strategies, documentation, framework agreements, and contract lifecycle management for public sector entities.

Domain

Public sector law and procurement

Required skills

UK public procurement law expertise, drafting procurement documentation, contract lifecycle management, tendering procedures knowledge, contract pricing models, budget management, value for money principles, Cabinet Office guidance familiarity, social value requirements understanding, business development support, client training delivery

Preferred skills

Experience with Jaggaer and Proactis portals, dispute resolution, pre-market engagement, exemption applications, bidder negotiations, evaluation and award processes

Technologies

Jaggaer, Proactis

Responsibilities

Advise on procurement strategy and draft procurement documentation, support procurement litigators in challenges, draft and manage contracts and framework agreements, work on high-profile national projects, collaborate on team strategy and business development, deliver internal and external client training

Seniority

Associate (NQ+)