Beauchamps LLP is one of Ireland’s top full service commercial law firms. Our firm has been part of the fabric of Irish business for over 220 years. We are proud of our heritage, our culture and our client base.
We are currently seeking to recruit an experienced Procurement Senior Associate to join our expanding Projects, Infrastructure and Energy group. This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of Ireland's leading Procurement teams.
We advise numerous public sector bodies, utilities and local authorities, as well as private sector organisations, on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious procurement matters. Working across sectors, we advise on all aspects of the procurement and contracting process. Our team is also heavily involved in procurement disputes and litigation before the Irish Courts. You will be joining a dynamic practice group where hard work, collaboration and innovation are rewarded.
Key Responsibilities:
We would expect a successful candidate to be involved in:
- Advising public and utility sector clients on all aspects of EU and Irish procurement law and national guidelines;
- Supporting clients on strategic and high value projects in various sectors including energy, housing, transport and health.
- Drafting and advising on complex procurement documentation and guiding clients through procurement processes, advising on evaluation methodologies, clarifications, debriefing and contract modifications;
- Advising on contract drafting and negotiation;
- Advising on Foreign Subsidies Regulation;
- Advising private sector tenderers on bidding for public projects and contracts;
- Advising clients (public and private) on procurement remedies and legal challenges before the Courts;
- Delivering client training; and
- Keeping up to date with legal developments in the procurement sphere and contributing to knowledge sharing and business development.
The Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years’ PQE, with experience of advising on Irish and EU procurement law. You will be a highly motivated team player and have strong organisational and interpersonal skills as well as a good work ethic, energy, and enthusiasm.
Candidates should also have:
- a strong academic record;
- an ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines;
- excellent technical and drafting skills, with real attention to detail;
- high level of commercial and business awareness; and
- a proactive, and commercially-focussed approach to problem-solving.
Please contact Paula White, HR Manager, Beauchamps in the first instance if you are interested in this position. Email: p.white@beauchamps.ie Tel: 01-418 0600