Commercial Associate/Senior Associate - NHS/Public Sector (4-8 PQE)

Description

The Partner, with whom you would be working closely, also specialises in procurement and provides advice to central government departments, NHS Trusts and Foundation Trusts, local authorities and housing associations on structuring procurements and supporting on procurements. They also provide ad hoc advice on matters such as permitted changes to contracts and exemptions and undertakes a lot of work with clients on non-procured land deals. The suitable candidate would therefore be exposed to a wide variety of commercial and procurement work.

The team that you would be joining work on a range of projects including outsourcing of services (such as pharmacy, pathology and IT), variations, exit agreements and drafting, reviewing, marking-up and reporting on a range of commercial health contracts. The team work with a number of Trusts on commercialisation projects to generate income including products from AI data platforms to unique medical devices and also on cost saving projects which include reviewing contract portfolios to ensure that suppliers are performing as expected and appropriate payments are being made.

The team works closely with colleagues across the firm, including those in our corporate, procurement, property, employment and banking and corporate finance teams.

• Develop your business development acumen, network with other lawyers across the firm, other firms and intermediaries
• Advise NHS and Public Sector clients on their different procurement options, assisting during procurement and approval stages and planning timetables
• Have the opportunity to join in responsible business activities across the firm and pro-bono work
• Have the opportunity to further grow the expertise in the team and be involved in marketing initiatives to promote the work that we do and build our reputation in emerging fields such as health and AI
• Play a key role in the delivery of a range of projects and commercial transactions to NHS and Public Sector clients
• Advise on a range of structures and contractual arrangements between public/public sector and public/private sector
• Have the opportunity to engage regularly with clients, attend client meetings and work closely with other legal, financial and technical advisors
• Work with colleagues across the Firm and coordinate input as required on multidisciplinary projects
• Work with clients to ensure procurement documents reflect their goals and objectives, leading to the selection of the right partner

Requirements

• A passion to learn, enthusiasm and the desire to excel as a lawyer
• Experience advising on Public Sector procurement (desirable, but not essential)
• Experience advising the NHS and/or Public Sector clients on a range of commercial contracts
• A demonstrable ability to adopt a practical and commercial approach to legal issues
• Ability to operate with a high level of self-sufficiency combined with an awareness of own abilities
• Strong technical skills and an ability to understand and work through complex issues
• Experience of or an interest in supervising junior lawyers
• Ability to liaise effectively with clients and build relationships, with an interest in business development
• The ability to deliver clear, precise advice

Benefits

As a firm we embrace our differences, we act responsibly, now and for the future and we support you to be your best through our hybrid working model and professional development opportunities.

Supported by valued business services professionals, our award-winning and growing legal teams work together to support almost 2,000 organisations with commercial, corporate, property, finance, regulatory, employment and litigation (commercial and clinical negligence) legal and advisory services.

• Be encouraged to develop your practice and your career, with real opportunities for advancement

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