One of Exeter's top law firms are looking for a Commercial & IP Lawyer, ideally from a public sector background. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Exeter's most successful and prestigious law firms, with the opportunity of forging a long-lasting career. This is one of the city's more modern and progressive firms, who provide a career pathway and a busy stream of work for the team. As part of the public sector team, you will be involved in providing advice on a wide range of non-contentious matters concerning the application public sector procurement rules, public sector contracts, grant funding, subsidy control and local authority vires.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who has experience of working with public sector clients or has worked in-house for a public sector body. Experience of public procurement law, commercial contracts and/or subsidy control is desirable, but not essential.
Having been consistently highly ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers directories, this is an opportunity to join a high-performing team who regularly advise local, national and international clients across a whole array of commercial disputes, each of which are headed up by a specialist Partner.
This is a firm where people enjoy coming to work and spending time with their colleagues, with a friendly and supportive culture, cull of talented people who work collaboratively.
Responsibilities will include:
- You will have the opportunity to work with individuals across the firm on some of the largest public sector projects across the UK
- Reporting to and working closely with the Head of the Public Sector, you will play an integral part in delivering advice and furthering our public sector offering
- Covering a wide range of non-contentious matters concerning the application public sector procurement rules, public sector contracts, grant funding, subsidy control and local authority vires
Experience and skills required:
- 0-2 PQE within Commercial & IP law, ideally with some public sector exposure
- A confident, resilient and ambitious approach
- A hard-working ethic, a credible approach and a dynamic personality
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday per year, plus 1 extra day at Christmas and your birthday off
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Pension
- Life assurance
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Enhanced maternity / paternity pay
- Free legal services, such as conveyancing and wills
- Medicash healthcare cash plan
- Free gym
To apply, please submit your application or alternatively please contact James at Aspiria Recruit (contact details on the Aspiria Recruit website)