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Public Procurement and State aid Lawyer
Pinsent Masons
Public Procurement and State aid Lawyer with 3-5 years PQE for Competition, EU and Trade group, based in any UK office.
21d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
3,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Energy
Real Estate
Infrastructure
Technology
Dispute Resolution
Corporate Law
Employment Law
Sector Specialisms
Defence
Energy & Natural Resources
Financial Services
Retail & Consumer
Infrastructure
Life Sciences & Healthcare
Professional & Public Services
Technology, Science & Industry
Role
What you would be doing
legal advice
procurement litigation
nuclear projects
trade remedies
trade compliance
public procurement
- 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.
- 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 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 Green Recovery Projects in its procurement litigation against Hartlepool Borough Council.
- 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
- Advising on high profile and strategic nuclear projects.
- 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 an international client in the rail industry in relation to a public procurement law dispute in the High Court;
What you bring
procurement law
public contracts
uk subsidy control
eu state aid
- 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.
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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.
- 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.
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.
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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