Commercial & Procurement Litigation - Senior / Principal Associate
About the Opportunity
An established, market-leading UK law firm is seeking a Senior or Principal Associate to join its Commercial & Procurement Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious litigation lawyer looking to work on high-value, complex disputes for prominent public sector clients, while developing leadership skills within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
The team advises across the full lifecycle of major commercial projects - from inception and structuring through to operational delivery, termination and dispute resolution. The practice is nationally recognised for its work across healthcare, local government, emergency services and social housing, offering a genuinely varied and intellectually stimulating caseload.
The Team
Acting for both public sector bodies and private organisations operating in regulated environments, the disputes team handles a broad range of contentious matters, including:
* Public procurement challenges
* Complex commercial and contractual disputes
* Design and construction disputes
* Payment and operational disputes
* Fire safety and compliance disputes
* Termination and expiry disputes
With lawyers based across multiple UK offices, the team operates as a single national practice, providing flexibility on location and genuine cross-office collaboration.
The Role
This role will suit a commercial litigation solicitor with 3+ years' PQE who is ready to take on early responsibility and play a key role in the continued growth of the practice.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Advising and leading on public procurement disputes and complex commercial litigation
* Acting for public sector clients across healthcare, local government, emergency services and housing
* Managing High Court litigation and a range of ADR processes, including mediation
* Drafting pleadings, applications, and strategic advice on risk and resolution
* Managing client relationships and working closely with counsel and expert witnessesContributing to the development of the wider commercial litigation practice
About You
* Solid experience in public procurement disputes and complex commercial litigation
* A strong understanding of the public sector legal environment
* Confidence in managing clients, stakeholders, counsel and experts
* The ability to run matters with increasing autonomy and attention to detail
* A collaborative mindset and an interest in mentoring and leadership development
Why Apply?
* High-quality, meaningful work with nationally significant public sector clients
* Clear career progression and leadership development at Senior/Principal Associate level
* A genuinely collaborative culture across contentious and non-contentious teams
* Hybrid working and a strong focus on work-life balance
* An inclusive environment where individuality and diverse perspectives are valued
For more information or a confidential discussion about this commercial procurement disputes role, please contact Nicola O'Hanlon at BCL Legal
BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.
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