Senior Associate - Government and Public Sector at DWF

The role

DWF is seeking a Senior Associate for its Government and Public Sector practice in Leeds, Manchester, or Liverpool. This role is for an experienced lawyer with at least 2 years of PQE, focusing on advising public sector bodies on complex procurement, subsidy control, and public funding matters.

What you'll do

Advise public sector bodies on public law and commercial issues including governance and vires/ powers for central government and local government organisations in particular
Draft, review and advise on a range of complex contracts, including 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

Qualified solicitor with experience advising central, devolved and local and regional government authorities on public law and commercial issues including governance and vires/ powers

Proven experience advising on public law risk, governance structures and procurement matters

Knowledge and appreciation of the inner workings of central, regional and local government bodies and the interaction of politics, public policy and delivery

Strong drafting and written communication skills

Confidence to negotiate

Commercially minded and keen to understand clients’ commercial and policy objectives

Proven ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues

A collaborative approach to building and developing relationships with clients and colleagues

Self‑motivated and performance‑driven, with a commitment to delivering high‑quality legal advice

2+ years of PQE

In house public sector experience is an advantage· nice to have

Previous experience in house within the public sector or Government Legal Department would be an advantage· nice to have

Experience in subsidy control is beneficial· nice to have

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid working approach

Senior Associate - Government and Public Sector

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