DWF
Associate/Senior Associate - Subsidy and grant funding
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Why join us?
DWF are currently recruiting for an experienced Associate or Senior Associate to join our growing Government and Public Sector practice.
You will be joining an established and growing Government and Public Sector practice that is on key public sector frameworks and has a market-leading reputation for quality especially in Subsidy Control and Public Procurement.
The team works for central government authorities, mayoral combined authorities and local authorities, R&D, education and health institutions, police authorities, charities, and key suppliers and institutions working with the public sector.
We are flexible on experience level and would welcome applications from both experienced Associates and Senior Associates. We would also consider a high-performing Senior Associate seeking their first Director appointment.
The role is ideally suited to candidates based in one of our regional offices, including Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds, Birmingham, or Liverpool, with a flexible, hybrid working approach. We are also open to candidates based elsewhere within DWF’s UK footprint, including Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Responsibilities
- Advise public sector including central government and wider public bodies on public law and commercial issues including subsidy control law and review and draft grant funding agreements.
- Support clients in delivering complex public sector projects and developing solutions to subsidy-related challenges.
- Deliver high-quality, technically precise, and commercially focused advice to clients with an excellent level of service.
- Line manage and support more junior members in the team.
- Build working relationships internally and externally in order to maintain key client relationships and develop business networks.
What will help you succeed in this role?
Essential
- Experience of advising on Subsidy Control and grant funding.
- Substantive experience advising central, devolved, and local and regional government authorities (and those engaging with them) on public law and commercial issues.
- Knowledge and appreciation of the inner workings of central, regional, and local government bodies and the interaction of politics, public policy, and delivery.
- Commercially minded with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- A collaborative approach to building and developing relationships with clients and colleagues.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Desirable
- Previous experience in-house within the public sector or Government Legal Department would be an advantage.
What we offer?
We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.
We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.
About Us
DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills