Collaborateur — Droit Administratif et Marchés Publics

Collaborateur — Administrative Law & Public Procurement | Cabinet Bassamat & Laraqui

Cabinet Bassamat & Laraqui, a respected law firm near Avenue Mohammed V in Rabat's Quartier des Ministères, is seeking an Associate to strengthen its Administrative Law and Public Procurement practice. Rabat's status as Morocco's capital creates unparalleled demand for administrative law expertise.

Practice Overview

The firm regularly advises government ministries, public establishments, and private contractors on public procurement procedures governed by Décret n°2-12-349, administrative disputes before the Tribunal Administratif de Rabat, urbanisme permits under the Code de l'urbanisme, and PPP structuring under Loi 86-12. The team also handles constitutional law matters and challenges to administrative decisions before the Chambre Administrative of the Cour de Cassation.

Benefits

• Competitive mid-level MAD salary with annual bonuses
• Niche expertise in administrative law — high demand in Morocco's capital
• Proximity to government institutions and policy-making
• Mentorship by partners with extensive public law experience

• Advise public entities and private contractors on public procurement compliance and tender challenges
• Draft and review administrative contracts, concession agreements, and PPP documentation
• Represent clients before the Tribunal Administratif de Rabat and the Cour d'Appel Administrative
• Handle urbanisme and construction permit disputes
• Advise on challenges to administrative decisions (recours pour excès de pouvoir)
• Prepare legal opinions on constitutional and regulatory matters for government clients

• Master's degree in Public Law, Administrative Law, or equivalent from a Moroccan university
• Admission to the Barreau de Rabat
• 3-5 years' PQE in administrative law, public procurement, or government advisory
• Knowledge of Décret 2-12-349 (marchés publics), Code de l'urbanisme, and administrative procedure
• Experience with Tribunal Administratif proceedings is essential
• Fluent French and Arabic required