Public Procurement Lawyer

h3bPublic Procurement Lawyer (M/F/X) /b
• Brussels, Wallonia and/or Flanders
• Permanent or freelance
• Part-time possible /h3 pYou secure the procedures and contracts of contracting authorities and contracting entities, from procurement strategy through to contract performance, including ICT contracts and public-private partnerships. /p h3bWho are we? /b /h3 pFounded in 2019, Aria Partner is a boutique of senior experts. We work with public and private organisations in complex, regulated environments, on assignments that call for real subject-matter expertise, the ability to bring teams along, and concrete results. /p pOur three areas of expertise: bPublic Procurement Procurement Governance /b, Transformation Leadership, Senior Specialist Talent. /p h3bWhat this means for you /b /h3 pNo anonymous “staff augmentation” assignments, no constant rotation: you are chosen for your expertise and you carry real responsibility at our clients. Whether employed or freelance, you join a small team where your voice counts, within a network of experts who share the same high standards. /p ul lipbType of collaboration /b: permanent contract or freelance, full-time or part-time (from 2 days a week) /p /li lipbWork arrangement /b: hybrid, according to client rules /p /li lipbLevel /b: Medior (3+ years) or Senior (5+ years) /p /li lipbSectors /b: government public services, mobility transport infrastructure, energy water, hospitals healthcare… /p /li lipbLanguages /b: French and/or Dutch, with good knowledge of the other language; English is an asset /p /li lipbLocation /b: Brussels, Wallonia and/or Flanders /p /li /ul h3Your role /h3 pYou are the go-to legal contact for buyers, operational departments and management on all public procurement matters, from procurement strategy to contract performance. /p pYou turn complex legal questions into clear recommendations that let projects move forward safely. /p h3Key responsibilities /h3 ul liAdvise on the choice and justification of bprocedures /b: open, negotiated, framework agreement, qualification system. /li liDraft and review btender specifications /b, contract clauses and framework agreements. /li liDraft and check breasoned selection and award decisions /b. /li liAdvise on bcontract performance /b: modifications, price revisions, penalties, terminations. /li liHandle bidder complaints and prepare, with the client’s lawyers, bproceedings before the Council of State /b. /li liWork on bcomplex structures /b: PPP (DBFM), joint procurement, central purchasing bodies, concessions. /li liTrain the client’s teams and bmonitor /b Belgian and European law. /li /ul h3Your profile /h3 ul libMaster’s degree in law /b; a specialisation in public law or public procurement is an asset. /li liAt least b3 years’ experience /b as a public procurement lawyer for a medior profile, b5 years /b for a senior profile, at a contracting authority, a law firm or a consultancy. /li liIn-depth knowledge of the Belgian bPublic Procurement Act of 17 June 2016 /b, its implementing royal decrees and Council of State case law. /li liExperience with bICT contracts, PPPs or public real estate /b is an asset. /li libFrench and/or Dutch /b: native language, with excellent legal drafting; good knowledge of the other national language. /li /ul h3Tools /h3 ul liMicrosoft 365. /li lie-Procurement. /li /ul h3Your skills /h3 ul lipImpeccable legal drafting /p /li lipPragmatism: the legally sound solution that moves the project forward /p /li lipRigour and precision /p /li lipResilience under tight procedural deadlines /p /li lipIntegrity and respect for institutional procedures /p /li /ul h3Why join Aria Partner? /h3 ul lipbA specialised firm /b: public procurement and purchasing in the classic and special sectors (energy, water, transport, healthcare) are our core business, not a side line /p /li lipbA dedicated Aria Partner contact /b throughout your assignment, with regular check-ins on your satisfaction as well as the client’s /p /li lipbFull transparency /b: client, duration, location and working arrangements known before your application is presented to the client /p /li lipbYour choice of status /b, permanent employee or freelancer, full-time or part-time, discussed openly from the first interview /p /li lipbSupport from a specialised team /b: templates, legal monitoring and regular exchanges between consultants /p /li /ul h3Application process /h3 ul lipScreening and first contact /p /li lipAssessment and/or HR interview /p /li lipInterview with the manager /p /li lipPermanent contract offer or presentation to the client (freelance) /p /li /ul