Public Procurement and State aid Lawyer at Pinsent Masons in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

trade advice

procurement litigation

nuclear advising

justice procurement

rail dispute

energy appeal

Advising multinational clients on the implications of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement, as well as the Northern Ireland Protocol on their business activities in the UK and the EU.
Advising Green Recovery Projects in its procurement litigation against Hartlepool Borough Council.
Advising on high profile and strategic nuclear projects.
Advising the Ministry of Justice on procurement matters relating to high profile and high value prison operation, probation services and the 20,000 prisoner places programme.
Advising an international client in the rail industry in relation to a public procurement law dispute in the High Court;
Advising Wincanton Holdings Limited, a logistics company, in connection with its ongoing procurement challenge and court dispute against Supply Chain Coordination Limited relating to a $4.4bn procurement process to appoint a new logistics provider.
Advising E.ON UK PLC in its appeal against the Administrative Court judgment, which dismissed its claim for a judicial review of the decisions by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy to provide substantial government subsidies to Bulb Energy Ltd and/or Octopus Energy Retail 2022 Ltd and, separately, the decision to approve the Energy Transfer Scheme relating to the deal between the administrators of Bulb Energy Ltd and Octopus for Octopus to acquire Bulb’s 1.5m customers.
Assisting a company in relation to its application with the Trade Remedies Association, seeking the revocation (with retroactive effect) of countervailing measures that are adversely affecting its imports and hindering their ability to compete in the market effectively

Requirements

procurement law

uk subsidy

eu aid

trade law

public contracts

regulation 2015

Candidates must be willing to work in the areas of procurement law, UK subsidy control, EU State aid and trade law.
Candidates should be familiar with, and ready to advise on, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023.
Ideally candidates would have some knowledge of UK subsidy control and EU State aid and must be eager to develop their knowledge in these areas.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

19th century

Founded

Established in the 19th century, the firm has a long-standing history in the legal industry.

Focus on innovation and client-centered solutions supporting diverse industries.
Work spans high-profile infrastructure, energy, and technology projects worldwide.
Legal expertise covers construction law to commercial contracts and dispute resolution.
Reputation for delivering complex, cross-border projects with a collaborative approach.
Notable recent projects include advising on major renewable energy projects and global infrastructure initiatives.
Deep specialization in sectors such as energy, real estate, and transport.
Growth driven by commitment to excellence and ability to adapt to new challenges in the legal landscape.

Culture + Values

Approachable – down‑to‑earth, respectful; always open to support and advice, fostering two‑way collaboration.
Bold – prepared to take calculated risks, push boundaries, innovate and engage in honest conversations.
Connected – strong relationships internally and externally, working effectively together and staying connected to suppliers and communities.

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero by 2040

Global Sustainability Target

Achieved global net-zero target validated by Science Based Targets initiative, covering all scopes of emissions.

50% Emission Reduction

Ambitious Greenhouse Gas Target

Committed to reducing absolute scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 50% by 2030.

100% Renewable Energy

Sustainable Electricity Commitment

Aiming to source 100% renewable electricity across global estate by 2030.

40% Energy Reduction

UK Office Efficiency

Achieved a 40% reduction in energy consumption across UK offices since 2014.

Committed to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 50% by 2030.
Pre-pandemic UK offices saw a 30% reduction in energy consumption – one year ahead of targets.
All single-use plastic disposables removed from UK catering; 100% of UK waste diverted from landfill.
Print volumes cut by ~75% since 2014; device numbers significantly reduced.
Engaging in Smart Buildings and Demand Side Response programmes to optimise energy use and monitor supply chain environmental performance via CDP.
Rolling out science-based emissions targets for SME suppliers, aiming for 50% of spend to be covered by suppliers with validated targets by 2025.

Inclusion & Diversity

33rd Rank

Social Mobility Index

Ranked 33rd in the Social Mobility Employer Index 2024, featured on the Social Mobility List 2024.

7 Year Streak

Top-10 Employer

Consistently ranked in the top-10 Working Families employers for seven consecutive years.

3,500 Employees

Legal Team & Workforce

~1,900 in the legal team, including ~490 partners, across an overall workforce of ~3,500 employees.

Recognised as Stonewall Top Global Employer in 2023.
Active inclusion network groups: Disability & Wellbeing, Family Matters, Female Futures, LGBT+, FREE (Faith, Race, Ethnicity, Equality), Neurodiversity, Inclusion Allies.
Benchmarked as Disability Confident Employer.

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Role

Description

trade advice

procurement litigation

nuclear advising

justice procurement

rail dispute

energy appeal

Advising multinational clients on the implications of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement, as well as the Northern Ireland Protocol on their business activities in the UK and the EU.
Advising Green Recovery Projects in its procurement litigation against Hartlepool Borough Council.
Advising on high profile and strategic nuclear projects.
Advising the Ministry of Justice on procurement matters relating to high profile and high value prison operation, probation services and the 20,000 prisoner places programme.
Advising an international client in the rail industry in relation to a public procurement law dispute in the High Court;
Advising Wincanton Holdings Limited, a logistics company, in connection with its ongoing procurement challenge and court dispute against Supply Chain Coordination Limited relating to a $4.4bn procurement process to appoint a new logistics provider.
Advising E.ON UK PLC in its appeal against the Administrative Court judgment, which dismissed its claim for a judicial review of the decisions by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy to provide substantial government subsidies to Bulb Energy Ltd and/or Octopus Energy Retail 2022 Ltd and, separately, the decision to approve the Energy Transfer Scheme relating to the deal between the administrators of Bulb Energy Ltd and Octopus for Octopus to acquire Bulb’s 1.5m customers.
Assisting a company in relation to its application with the Trade Remedies Association, seeking the revocation (with retroactive effect) of countervailing measures that are adversely affecting its imports and hindering their ability to compete in the market effectively

Requirements

procurement law

uk subsidy

eu aid

trade law

public contracts

regulation 2015

Candidates must be willing to work in the areas of procurement law, UK subsidy control, EU State aid and trade law.
Candidates should be familiar with, and ready to advise on, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023.
Ideally candidates would have some knowledge of UK subsidy control and EU State aid and must be eager to develop their knowledge in these areas.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

19th century

Founded

Established in the 19th century, the firm has a long-standing history in the legal industry.

Focus on innovation and client-centered solutions supporting diverse industries.
Work spans high-profile infrastructure, energy, and technology projects worldwide.
Legal expertise covers construction law to commercial contracts and dispute resolution.
Reputation for delivering complex, cross-border projects with a collaborative approach.
Notable recent projects include advising on major renewable energy projects and global infrastructure initiatives.
Deep specialization in sectors such as energy, real estate, and transport.
Growth driven by commitment to excellence and ability to adapt to new challenges in the legal landscape.

Culture + Values

Approachable – down‑to‑earth, respectful; always open to support and advice, fostering two‑way collaboration.
Bold – prepared to take calculated risks, push boundaries, innovate and engage in honest conversations.
Connected – strong relationships internally and externally, working effectively together and staying connected to suppliers and communities.

Environment + Sustainability

Net Zero by 2040

Global Sustainability Target

Achieved global net-zero target validated by Science Based Targets initiative, covering all scopes of emissions.

50% Emission Reduction

Ambitious Greenhouse Gas Target

Committed to reducing absolute scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 50% by 2030.

100% Renewable Energy

Sustainable Electricity Commitment

Aiming to source 100% renewable electricity across global estate by 2030.

40% Energy Reduction

UK Office Efficiency

Achieved a 40% reduction in energy consumption across UK offices since 2014.

Committed to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 50% by 2030.
Pre-pandemic UK offices saw a 30% reduction in energy consumption – one year ahead of targets.
All single-use plastic disposables removed from UK catering; 100% of UK waste diverted from landfill.
Print volumes cut by ~75% since 2014; device numbers significantly reduced.
Engaging in Smart Buildings and Demand Side Response programmes to optimise energy use and monitor supply chain environmental performance via CDP.
Rolling out science-based emissions targets for SME suppliers, aiming for 50% of spend to be covered by suppliers with validated targets by 2025.

Inclusion & Diversity

33rd Rank

Social Mobility Index

Ranked 33rd in the Social Mobility Employer Index 2024, featured on the Social Mobility List 2024.

7 Year Streak

Top-10 Employer

Consistently ranked in the top-10 Working Families employers for seven consecutive years.

3,500 Employees

Legal Team & Workforce

~1,900 in the legal team, including ~490 partners, across an overall workforce of ~3,500 employees.

Recognised as Stonewall Top Global Employer in 2023.
Active inclusion network groups: Disability & Wellbeing, Family Matters, Female Futures, LGBT+, FREE (Faith, Race, Ethnicity, Equality), Neurodiversity, Inclusion Allies.
Benchmarked as Disability Confident Employer.

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Careers at Pinsent Masons

Pinsent Masons Insights

Pinsent Masons News