Senior Associate - Procurement

The Public Sector is one of the firm's biggest growth areas over recent years with the firm actively servicing 19 national and regional framework agreements (including CCS RM6179, 6240, Welsh Government, Scottish Government, EmLawshare, LBLA, NEPO and others) which leads to significant sales to public sector bodies in the UK and Strategic Suppliers to Central and Local Government clients. Please do let us know if you are interest in joining the firm's Procurement Centre of Excellence of over 30 specialist procurement lawyers which allows the firm to act in a coherent and co-ordinated manner as it:

• offers a significant internal and external training programme for colleagues and clients alike - see link to programme of public sector webinars in 2024;
• hosts regularly training from leading barristers on leading case law updates;
• ensures that articles and Thought Leadership is focussed on the leading issues of interest to our clients;
• operates an internal Procurement Portal (containing an extensive set of procurement precedent documents and advice);
• maximises the quality of our response to requests from our public sector clients and Strategic Suppliers to Central and Local Government., Our recruitment process upholds the highest standards of fairness and engagement. It includes comprehensive interviews and, at times, a written assessment, an assessment day, or presentation. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support.
  
  We are keen to hear from candidates who have a good understanding of public procurement law who wish to further develop their procurement expertise within a supportive and positive environment.
What we offer?

The market leading public sector DWF practice is looking to appoint multiple new procurement experts and is interested in hearing from associates, senior associates, and directors looking to further their career and advise on the leading non-contentious and contentious procurement matters of the day. DWF is a global legal business providing high quality legal services across legal advice and managed services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations. This role will be a hybrid position with a minimum of 50% of time to be spent in the office and will be based in any of DWF's regional offices (Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle)., DWF is a global legal business providing Complex, Managed and Connected Services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.

At DWF, we deeply appreciate the significance of offering a comprehensive rewards package that extends beyond a basic salary. Our commitment is to ensure that each member of our team not only feels valued but is also duly rewarded throughout their tenure with us. Upon joining our organisation, you will have the opportunity to select from a diverse array of benefits, allowing you to carefully tailor a package that perfectly aligns with your individual needs and those of your family. In addition to our standard benefits, we offer a wide range of flexible benefits and robust well-being programs.