​​​​​​​Public Procurement Solicitor, Junior Associate, 3+ PQE – Belfast

Public Procurement Solicitor, Junior Associate, 3+ PQE – Belfast

Roads, energy, healthcare and digital transformation. Advise on the procurements behind NI’s biggest projects.
A leading Belfast firm with a market-leading procurement practice is hiring a Junior Associate with 3+ years’ PQE.

What you’ll do:

• Advise contracting authorities and utilities on structuring and running complex procurements
• Draft specifications, evaluation criteria, tender and contract documents
• Act on procurement challenges for bidders and authorities
• Give strategic advice on bidding, risk and contract changes.

You’ll have:

• 3+ years’ PQE, with procurement experience (contentious, non-contentious or both)
• Qualified in NI, or in E&W / ROI and keen to practise in NI
• A good working knowledge of the current UK procurement regime
• Clear, practical drafting.

Why apply:

• A practice behind landmark NI procurement cases
• Nationally significant infrastructure work across multiple sectors
• Excellent scope to develop as a procurement specialist.

Apply now or get in touch with Abacus to find out more.Any reference to PQE and salary levels is indicative and subject to review.

Location

Belfast, Northern Ireland

Salary

45000 - 65000

Job Type

Permanent

Date Posted

19 October, 2026