Join a leading team making a real impact across health, housing, local government, and beyond!

Our award-winning Public Procurement team is growing, and we’re looking for a confident, capable disputes lawyer to grow with us. Whether you're based in Birmingham or Manchester, this is your chance to take your career to the next level in a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.

We’re ranked in both the Legal 500 and Chambers, and known for our specialist expertise across sectors with a strong social purpose. As a Public Procurement Disputes Associate/Senior Associate, you’ll advise on high-profile cases and help shape outcomes that matter to communities.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading procurement disputes from initial advice through to resolution, settlement, or litigation.

• Advising on complex matters under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023.

• Working with a diverse client base across health and social care, housing, local government, and the charity sector.

• Managing a varied caseload while collaborating with senior colleagues and mentoring junior team members.

• Delivering training and support to clients navigating the changing procurement landscape.

• (Optional) Getting involved in business development and non-contentious procurement work if that’s something you enjoy.

• A qualified solicitor within procurement disputes (experience under the Procurement Act 2023 or Provider Selection Regime is a bonus, but not essential).

• A good grasp of litigation procedure, including the Civil Procedure Rules, and confident advising on merits and resolution strategies.

• Experience working with regulated or public sector clients.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal points clearly to a wide audience.

• A team player who enjoys taking ownership, developing others, and contributing to a positive team culture.

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that’s embedded in our wider Projects Department. We offer:

• Genuine flexibility — work from Birmingham HQ or our Manchester city-centre office, with hybrid working options.

• The chance to shape a growing disputes practice and influence its future direction.

• A strong career development pathway, with support from experienced mentors.

• A values-led firm committed to social purpose, inclusion, and making a difference.