Infrastructure, Projects and Energy Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Mentoring

Career development

Excellent salary and bonus scheme

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment is recruiting for an Infrastructure, Projects and Energy Associate (NQ–5 PQE) to join a renowned Manchester team delivering high-value projects across the UK and internationally.

In this role you will advise on the lifecycle of commercial contracts, work alongside leading Partners, and benefit from structured training, mentoring and a clear pathway for career development in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with NQ–5 PQE in infrastructure, projects and energy or commercial contracts.
• Strong drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong interpersonal skills.
• Commercially aware with keen interest in project delivery.
• Collaborative and proactive, with ambition to become a trusted adviser.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial and project documentation.
• Advising on contracts across their lifecycle for public and private sector clients.
• Collaborating with Partners to deliver high-value projects in the UK and internationally.
• Managing workload and supporting junior colleagues within a large Projects team.
• Helping to develop and mentor junior associates where appropriate.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Communications

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Collaboration

Education

Qualified lawyer (NQ–5 PQE)

Job description

Infrastructure, Projects and Energy Associate | NQ - 5 PQE | Top 25 Firm | Manchester

Are you an ambitious legal professional seeking to step into the world of high value infrastructure, energy and public sector projects?

With the unrivalled quality and range of work on offer, this Top 25 firm is seeking an Associate to join their growing Infrastructure, Projects and Energy team. With over 40 Tier 1 ranked practice areas, join this leading firm in their modern Manchester office to develop your expertise in a sector which is shaping the landscape for future generations.

The Firm

This multinational firm has an unparalleled reputation for providing exemplary service across a range of sectors. It has numerous Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings and Chambers and Partners top ranked departments, as well as countless ranked individuals and rising stars. It is renowned for the legal talent it attracts, which is a testament to the quality of the work undertaken and the ongoing staff development.

Despite its size, notable growth and strong profits, staff report a friendly and warm working environment and a management team who genuinely care for their employees. The firm has won numerous awards for the quality of its work and for cultivating an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Employees should expect exposure to top quality international and UK clients and support from some of the premier legal talents in the UK.

The Role

This Tier 1 ranked national team supports some of the most transformational projects being undertaken in the UK and internationally. From renewable energy and utilities through to large scale transport networks, healthcare, housing and regeneration, you will have a hand in projects which will make a positive impact for generations to come.

Your primary role will be to advise on the myriad commercial contracts pertinent to these varied projects throughout their entire lifecycle. Clients range from national governments, public bodies and NHS Trusts to FTSE 100 companies and international behemoths, meaning the depth and breadth of work you are exposed to is unlike any other position.

As one of the largest dedicated Projects teams in Manchester, you will work side by side with renowned Partners as you enhance your career. It is not solely big ticket work either: the team handles a range of smaller matters, giving associates a supportive arena in which to build experience, backed by structured training and mentoring.

• Project development, procurement exercises and strategic partnerships


• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial and project documentation


• Social infrastructure schemes spanning healthcare, education, housing and regeneration


• Energy and utilities projects covering water, renewables and nuclear


• Managing workstreams on complex matters, with increasing responsibility for client contact

The Ideal Candidate

• An ambitious qualified lawyer from newly qualified to 5 PQE, with an Infrastructure, Projects and Energy or commercial contracts background


• Strong drafting, analytical and problem solving skills


• Able to manage a complex and varied workload, with excellent organisational skills


• Excellent written and verbal communicator with first rate interpersonal skills


• Commercially aware, with a real interest in the subject matter and how clients deliver projects


• Collaborative and inquisitive, with the resilience and ambition to develop into a trusted adviser

What's on Offer

• Working for a Top 25 and globally renowned employer


• Exposure to top tier clients and high quality, high value work


• Structured training, mentoring and first rate career development


• Excellent salary and a lucrative bonus scheme


• Excellent benefits package and wellbeing considerations