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Looking for an opportunity to cast your net even wider?
At Burges Salmon, you'll work at the forefront of your field while collaborating with colleagues who are experts in theirs. You'll have access to top-calibre clients, with real responsibility and ownership from day one, as you make an impact on a global scale.
The FirmOur working environment is professional yet progressive, where quality of work and quality of life go hand-in-hand. Our collaborative approach to how we do business is totally refreshing. It's what attracts some of the best legal minds in the industry and it's why our people love working here.
We are proud to have received an Investors in People - Platinum Accreditation and have recently been voted by our people as a RollOnFriday's ‘Firm of the Year to Work for 2023'.
And did you know our hybrid working model offers flexible working options too?
The TeamOur specialist Procurement team sits within our multi-sector Projects Department, which is one of the largest in the UK, with 50+ specialist lawyers who provide award-winning expertise to high profile clients across a variety of areas.
The procurement team enjoys a rich and varied workload, handling some of the largest, most complex and politically-sensitive regulated procurements in the UK on behalf of household name clients, including UK government departments and many key strategic suppliers to Government.
Our procurement lawyers combine extensive expertise with deep technical insight across a range of sectors. We support public sector clients by developing and implementing procurement strategies, drafting and negotiating bespoke tender and contract documentation, and providing practical and effective risk mitigation advice. We also work with bidders to maximise their prospects for successful awards.
In joining this team, you can expect work of a very high quality and the opportunity to learn alongside highly respected subject matter experts.
What others say…
Our team has been ranked in Tier 1 for Public Procurement by the leading legal directories for over 15 years.
"The firm has a really strong public procurement offering." (Chambers)
“Their legal and commercial approach to dealing with matters are outstanding.” (Legal 500)
ResponsibilitiesBuilding the Culture: Recognise your responsibility as a role model to play an active role in making Burges Salmon a great place to work. Help set the cultural tone, inspiring others through your actions. Support strategic proposals and help to embed change.Delivering Results: Achieve your personal objectives. Understand business plans and assist their delivery by focusing your contribution accordingly, to align with overall priorities and implementing strategies that support their delivery. Plan, control and resource matters effectively, delegating wherever possible/appropriate and monitor delivery, managing any issues arising on matters you have personal or Matter Executive responsibility for.Growing our People: Play an active role in the development of those you have responsibility for. Cement your standing as an ‘expert' in your chosen area / sector. Deepen technical know-how, commercial acumen and sector / market knowledge.Developing our Business: Make a meaningful contribution to efforts to develop new client relationships. Take a lead role in the firm's efforts to protect and enhance existing client relationships. Identify opportunities to lead CRM activities, build you own network and cross-refer work where appropriate.What you'll needPractical experience of advising on regulated procurement and commercial contracts. Be a strong team player, with excellent interpersonal skillsAble to manage a complex and varied workload effectivelyBe self-motivated and willing to learnExperience of leading others to develop their skills and knowledge.Experience of effective matter management and business development activities.Must be a SRA or Law Society of Scotland registered lawyerBenefitsClick here for a full overview of our brilliant reward package and find out more about the benefits of a legal career with Burges Salmon, here.
We're committed to finding the right person for this role and we're open to discussing flexible working, full time or part time working patterns.
It's important to us that our organisation represents the diverse community in which we operate and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. As a Disability Confident employer we will provide a fully accessible recruitment process.
Get in touch!If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Chris Jenkinson - 0117 307 2246 - for an informal and confidential conversation.
Are you ready to swim against the tide as a future industry leader? Are you ready to make a leap? Make a splash…
Documents Senior Associate - Role Description.pdf (150.46 KB)Interview Guidance - Senior Associates.pdf (492.37 KB)Firm Achievements 2021-2022.pdf (328.27 KB)Responsible Business performance highlights infographic 2022 v3.pdf (1.40 MB) Further Links Legal careersBenefits and rewardsHybrid working
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