Projects Solicitor

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading international law firm, for a Commercial Projects Solicitor to join their highly regarded Projects & Infrastructure team in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile domestic and international projects while being part of a collaborative and award-winning legal team.

As a Commercial Projects Solicitor, you will advise on a variety of UK-based energy, infrastructure, and defence projects. The role involves working with government clients and sponsors/developers on all aspects of project development, including procurement, project contracts, construction arrangements, and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising on procurement processes and project structuring
• Supporting the negotiation and drafting of project agreements
• Providing guidance on construction, development, and operational arrangements
• Working closely with both public sector clients and private developers
• Typical matters may include major infrastructure developments, defence programmes, nuclear decommissioning projects, and PPP/PFI-related work.

About you:

The successful Commercial Projects Solicitor will be a qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE and experience in projects, infrastructure, or related areas.

You will ideally have:

• Experience advising on project documentation such as PPP/PFI agreements, PPAs, EPC contracts, and O&M agreements
• Familiarity with UK public procurement processes (PCR), though this is not essential
• Exposure to single source contracting (SSCR) would be advantageous
• Experience within government, energy, defence, or nuclear sectors (including in-house) is beneficial
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• An interest in contributing to business development activities

What’s on Offer:

A hybrid working model combining office and home work as well as a competitive benefits package including private medical insurance, generous pension contributions, life assurance, and bonus schemes.

If you’re ready to take your legal career to the next level by joining a dynamic team that works on some of the most significant projects in the UK and beyond, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or for more information email Nisha.Jassi@robertwalters.com.

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