Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 130 partners and 830 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Far East, we provide a full-service integrated offering.

Our clients operate in diverse industry sectors such as construction, transport and infrastructure, banking and financial services, distribution and logistics, education and health, hotels and leisure, defence, engineering and surveying, charities, retail and energy and natural resources. We also act for many high net worth individuals.

We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. The truth is we don't prescribe who you are or how you ought to be. It's what you can do that interests us most.

While the work on offer is rewarding and often complex, the qualities we look for are simple. The ability to get on with people from all walks of life, for example. To talk and to listen. To develop the sorts of relationships that mean you win the friendship and loyalty of clients and colleagues alike. In short, to connect. These are the characteristics our people all have in common. They are vital, as is the drive and imagination to use your unique talents to the full. We will help you in this. In fact, we will support you in every way we can.

Job Summary:

Our Procurement team leads the market in providing innovative and complex advice.  A growth role, this new position will add to the depth of our offering.  The new recruit will work direct with a Who's Who Legal/Chambers-ranked partner and will specialise in EU Procurement and State Aid advice for public, private and third sector clients.

Principal responsibilities:

This role will be varied depending on client needs but will certainly involve:

• Providing practical advice on complex procurement issues and on tendering procedures, procurement structures and evaluation/qualification criteria and processes
• All aspects of EU procurement regulation to numerous  commercial clients, charities and public sector clients including local authorities, central government departments, NHS trusts and registered providers of affordable housing
• Pro-active participation in marketing initiatives
• Participating in firm-wide and departmental training sessions
• Training and development of junior legal staff and secretary (where appropriate)
• Some commercial-contracts or construction contract experience desired but not essential

Person specification:

The firm has a Career Development Framework which sets out the competencies we expect of those at the Solicitor grade.  In particular for this role we require:

• A demonstrable interest in public procurement and the public sector generally
• Excellent technical skills
• Strong client focus and focus on building relationships
• Flair for business development
• Drive and enthusiasm
• Commercial awareness

Experience and qualifications required:

• Qualified solicitor
• The role ideally requires 1-3 years' of post-qualification experience in procurement law but equally we would consider applications from others who can demonstrate expertise in the area
• Client-facing experience

Additional Information

As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from every sector of the community. All applications will only be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role.