Projects Solicitor

Projects Solicitor

Any major UK city - Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Cambridge, Oxford

Large National Firm

We are working with a reputable national firm, seeking to recruit a projects solicitor to join a niche but leading team as part of a wider commercial team at this practice. This opportunity is for a projects solicitor to work as part of a wider projects offering, but also to specifically focus in the market of student accommodation. You’ll work on some major projects in a the very dynamic market of the procurement of student accommodation, whilst having the opportunity to work as part of a broader projects team dealing with energy, waste, logistics, retail and much more.

This position can be based in any major UK city – Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Cambridge, Oxford.

This is a very interesting opportunity and perfect for someone with this specific experience in working on student accommodation procurement projects, but also equally, for someone who is a top-class projects lawyer and enjoys drafting commercial agreements with a highly sophisticated client base – both in the UK and internationally.

You’ll be involved in major high profile projects acting across a range of sectors for Government departments, contracting authorities and private sector clients dealing with a variety of complex contractual agreements linked to student accommodation, for a firm which is recognised as being leading in this area.

You will be:

• Ideally over 5 years PQE, although applications will be considered from those with less
• Experienced in drafting complex contracts or leases, and/or working on project agreements in the PFI/PPP markets
• Experienced in dealing with public sector clients or education sector clients – although this is not a pre-requisite
• Very well organised, and a strong communicator – able to work across teams, departments and offices

On offer is a chance to work for one a firm which is recognised as being one of the best employers in the private practice market – having won various awards over the last 30 years. In addition, you’ll receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a firm-wide bonus and have access to market leading family-forming policies.

If you wish to discuss the position for a project solicitor, please contact Emma Dell-Bovi for a confidential discussion.