Commercial Associate NQ - 5 PQE - #2080495

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.

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