Subsidy Control, Procurement & Grant Funding Associate/Senior Associate (5+PQE)

Join a team of experts and progressive thinkers

Bevan Brittan is growing its subsidy control, competition and procurement team. We are looking for individuals who work well as part of a team and who are enthusiastic about growing their skills and career opportunities in this exciting area.

Bevan Brittan has a very strong team of subsidy control and public procurement specialists, with a track record in delivering innovative solutions. The core role involves advising on subsidy control and procurement law and reviewing and preparing grant agreements for a range of public bodies including local authorities and central government clients.

You would be working across a range of industry sectors including housing, building and regeneration, outsourcing, public infrastructure, education and research, leisure services and health. A notable focus, however, will be on energy sector projects. The team works closely with our highly respected Energy and Resource Management (ERM) lawyers on Energy from Waste and Waste projects, Heat Networks and District Energy, Solar PV and Battery Storage, City wide decarbonisation projects, Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and strategic energy advisory work for central Government.

The team also advises on competition law and there would be an opportunity to become involved in this if of interest.

This role presents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and intellectually curious individual to grow their career within a leading subsidy control, competition and procurement team.

What we are looking for from you

The ideal individual will have the following skills and experience:

• 5+ years PQE with experience in subsidy control law, gained ideally across a range of public sector clients and industry sectors
• Experience in State aid law
• Experience advising on, and drafting, grant funding agreements
• Experience in public procurement law
• Experience in competition law (optional)
• An awareness of public & administrative law
• Flair for creative thinking
• Unparalleled drive and energy
• Truly dedicated to delivering value to clients
• Willing to learn
• A positive and flexible approach
• A good team player
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively.

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Bevan Brittan is a leading commercial law firm. Explore our markets and services here.

We are highly ranked across the legal directories and our 2024/25 financial results confirmed twelve years of consecutive growth.

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We support our people to be their best and, through our hybrid working model, we offer the flexibility to work your week in a way that suits you.

We’re looking for the best people to share in our ambition and success. Visit our Life page to discover what life at Bevan Brittan could look like for you.