Procurement Litigation NQ-3

Procurement Litigation Solicitor | NQ-3 PQE | Leading National Law Firm

A leading national law firm is looking to recruit a Solicitor to join its highly regarded Procurement Litigation team in Leeds.

The Firm:

* Leading UK commercial law firm with a strong reputation across the public, health, housing, local government and commercial sectors
* Flexible hybrid working model with no fixed office attendance requirements
* Consistently recognised in the legal directories and ranked among The Times Best Law Firms
* Strong track record of sustainable growth and ongoing investment in its people and practice areas
* Advises a broad client base including central government departments, local authorities, NHS bodies and major corporates
* Award-winning firm known for its collaborative culture, technical excellence and sector expertise
* Values-led organisation with a genuine commitment to responsible business, wellbeing and inclusion
* Strong focus on learning, development and long-term career progression

The Role:

* Solicitor role within a nationally recognised Procurement Litigation team
* Competitive salary and excellent benefits package
* Advising on a broad range of contentious procurement matters, from strategic risk management through to High Court litigation
* Acting for both claimants and defendants in procurement challenges and disputes
* Working with clients across sectors including IT, infrastructure, construction, transport and energy
* Supporting central government departments, local authorities, NHS organisations and major commercial clients
* Opportunity to work on wider commercial disputes alongside procurement matters
* Exposure to specialist areas including judicial review, complex IT disputes, injunctive relief, contentious IP, corporate litigation and professional negligence claims
* Working as part of a specialist national team while collaborating closely with the firm's wider litigation practice
* Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives

The Candidate:

* Qualified solicitor with up to 3 years' PQE (NQ-3)
* Experience in commercial dispute resolution
* Some knowledge of public procurement law or a genuine interest in developing expertise in this area
* Familiarity with public law litigation would be advantageous
* Strong drafting, legal research and analytical skills
* Commercially aware with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
* Comfortable working directly with clients and managing matters effectively
* Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to meet competing deadlines
* Collaborative team player with a proactive and professional approach
* Enthusiastic about business development and developing a long-term specialism in procurement litigation


This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading procurement litigation teams, working on complex and high-profile disputes for an impressive client base. You'll gain exposure to a varied and challenging caseload while benefiting from first-class training, genuine flexibility and clear progression opportunities within a supportive and collaborative environment.

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.