Procurement Lawyer

Our client a leading law firm is seeking to recruit two experienced Procurement Associates / Senior Associates to join their rapidly expanding Projects, Infrastructure and Energy group. The team has gone from strength to strength over the past 24 months with further growth and new business projected.

Work will include advising public sector bodies, utilities and local authorities, as well as private sector organisations, on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious procurement matters. Working across sectors, the group advise on all aspects of the procurement and contracting process. The team is also heavily involved in procurement disputes and litigation before the Irish Courts. You will be joining a dynamic practice group where hard work, collaboration and innovation are rewarded. Plenty of scope for progression.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising public and utility sector clients on all aspects of EU and Irish procurement law and national guidelines;
• Supporting clients on strategic and high value projects in various sectors including energy, housing, transport and health.
• Drafting and advising on complex procurement documentation and guiding clients through procurement processes, advising on evaluation methodologies, clarifications, debriefing and contract modifications;
• Advising on contract drafting and negotiation;
• Advising on Foreign Subsidies Regulation;
• Advising private sector tenderers on bidding for public projects and contracts;
• Advising clients (public and private) on procurement remedies and legal challenges before the Courts;
• Delivering client training; and
• Keeping up to date with legal developments in the procurement sphere and contributing to knowledge sharing and business development.

The Candidate
The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years’ PQE, with experience of advising on Irish and EU procurement law. You will be a highly motivated team player and have strong organisational and interpersonal skills as well as a good work ethic, energy, and enthusiasm.