Addleshaw Goddard
Procurement Lawyer – Managing Associate, 6+ PQE, Leeds, Manchester or Scotland
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Procurement Lawyer – Managing Associate, 6+ PQE, Leeds, Manchester or Scotland
Senior Advisory Procurement Lawyer
Join our market-leading Public Procurement team at Addleshaw Goddard. Ranked Band 1 (UK-wide) in the Chambers directory for 19 consecutive years, our team advises on some of the UK's most significant and innovative procurement projects across:
- Government
- Transport
- Utilities
- Healthcare
- Defence
- Regeneration
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced advisory (non-contentious) procurement lawyer to work on complex, high-profile matters, take on greater responsibility, develop client relationships, and help shape the future of our growing practice.
What You’ll Do
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Lead on complex procurement matters, advising:
- Public authorities
- Utilities
- Contracting partners
- On procurement strategy, direct awards, contract modifications, and regulatory compliance
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Manage procurement workstreams across:
- Large, multi-disciplinary projects in transport, utilities, IT, outsourcing, construction, real estate, and defence
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Deliver procurement lifecycle advice, offering pragmatic, commercially focused solutions to complex legal and strategic matters
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Collaborate closely with our specialist procurement disputes team, supporting:
- Procurement challenges
- Litigation strategy
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Supervise, coach, and develop junior lawyers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture
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Build and strengthen client relationships through:
- Thought leadership
- Training
- Networking
- Profile-raising activities
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Drive continued growth of the Procurement practice by:
- Innovating processes
- Implementing improvements
- Contributing to strategic initiatives
Who We’re Looking For
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A qualified lawyer with:
- Significant post-qualification experience advising on:
- Public procurement
- Utilities procurement matters
- Significant post-qualification experience advising on:
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Strong technical expertise, with:
- Proven ability to manage complex, high-value matters
- Commercially focused advisory skills
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An excellent communicator, with:
- Outstanding drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities
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Experience in:
- Supervising and developing junior lawyers
- Contributing to a collaborative team environment
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A commercially minded, proactive professional who is:
- Enthusiastic about client development
- Focused on practice growth
- Keen to progress their career
Why Choose Addleshaw Goddard?
At Addleshaw Goddard, you won’t just be valued—you’ll be encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients.
We champion diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all.
Interested? If this role aligns with your next career step, we’d love to hear from you. Click the Apply button to view the full role profile and start your application!
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