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Solicitor - Commercial and Public Procurement

United Kingdom, Leeds · Job Posted May 30, 2026
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DAC Beachcroft is seeking a talented commercial lawyer to join our highly successful, award-winning Commercial and Public Procurement team in Leeds. The team has a thriving public sector client base - particularly in healthcare, infrastructure & projects, technology and central government contracts - and a growing roster of private sector clients supporting public sector initiatives. The team works on diverse, high-profile, media-worthy projects and delivers a first-class service. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious lawyer, with expertise in negotiating and drafting a broad array of contractual agreements. We value knowledge of, or a keen interest in, health and other public sector contracting. Experience in advising on commercial law issues is essential, while knowledge of procurement law — or a willingness to develop expertise in this area — would be an advantage. Working with some of the highest ranked lawyers in the sector, there is plenty of opportunity for development and growth.

Job Responsibility

  • Assisting the team on major commercial and procurement projects
  • Providing commercially focused risk advice to clients with practical solutions/next steps
  • Negotiating and drafting provisions for contractual and procurement documentation across health and wider government for public and private sector clients
  • Assisting on managing high-value, high-profile projects that span practice areas
  • Managing your own tasks and matters (depending on experience)
  • Demonstrating proactive financial management of matters
  • Supporting the team by reviewing work of junior colleagues (depending on experience) and assisting with work allocation
  • Supporting business development through client engagement, marketing, and networking activities, while contributing to team growth by supporting pitches, seminars, and training sessions
  • Maintaining strong client relationships
  • Staying current with legal and sector knowledge, actively contributing to team expertise and ensuring compliance with data security protocols.

Requirements

  • Qualified junior solicitor with strong expertise in commercial law, ideally with experience or interest in health, procurement and public sector contracting
  • Experience in working on or managing complex commercial contracts (depending on experience)
  • Strong client-focused approach with practical, risk-based advice
  • Excellent communication skills, with confidence in working directly and building relationships within the team and with clients
  • Collaborative team player who works effectively with colleagues and external advisors
  • Change oriented with a positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives
  • Strong academic background coupled and a keen grasp of legal issues, with a clear ability to learn quickly 'on the job'
  • Ability to understand the practice impact of advice rather than only providing an ‘academic’ approach to legal issues.

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of, or a keen interest in, health and other public sector contracting
  • Knowledge of procurement law — or a willingness to develop expertise in this area

What we offer

  • Flexible working with our Flex Forward scheme
  • Inclusive and accessible recruitment process
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