Legal Director - Government and Public Sector

The role

DWF is seeking a Legal Director for its Public Sector practice, based in Manchester, Leeds, or Birmingham. This senior role requires at least 2 years of PQE and focuses on advising public and private sector clients on complex procurement, regeneration, and public funding projects, particularly in Subsidy Control and Public Procurement.

What you'll do

• Advise public and private sector organisations on a broad range of commercial and public sector matters, including public procurement, commercial contracts, grant funding arrangements and Subsidy Control compliance
• Draft, review and advise on a range of complex contracts and matters, including grant programmes, grant funding agreements and public procurement documents
• Work directly with clients and contribute to the development of long-term client relationships
• Collaborate with colleagues nationally across DWF's Commercial team
• Support business development initiatives and knowledge-sharing within the team
• Effectively manage a varied caseload, prioritising competing deadlines while maintaining exceptional client service standards
• Continuously develop technical expertise and market knowledge, keeping abreast of developments in public procurement law, Subsidy Control and public funding
• Deliver high-quality, technically precise and commercially focused advice to clients, providing an excellent level of service
• Play a hands-on role in mentoring junior lawyers and supporting their development

What we're looking for