Projects Lawyer

BCL Private Practice; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BCL Legal is seeking a Projects Lawyer to join a highly regarded national firm in London. The role focuses on senior-level PFI/PPP and infrastructure projects, spanning advisory, contract management, expiry and handback, with exposure to both public and private sector clients.

You will work alongside recognised experts, guiding complex deals and mentoring junior lawyers, while developing market-leading infrastructure capabilities within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong experience advising on PFI/PPP or other complex public infrastructure contracts.
• Experience supporting operational delivery of long-term infrastructure projects.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and technical legal skills.
• Commercial and pragmatic problem-solving approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex commercial and infrastructure transactions.
• Advise public and private sector clients on operational management of PFI/PPP contracts.
• Provide strategic advice on contract interpretation, variations and risk management.
• Support clients with project expiry, handback and future service delivery arrangements.
• Collaborate with construction, procurement, finance, corporate, property, disputes, pensions, employment, IT and regulatory teams.
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior lawyers.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Play an active role in the continued growth and success of the team.

Skills

Infrastructure law

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Client relationships

Education

Solicitors qualification

Job description

PROJECTS LAWYER

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Projects Associate or Senior Associate to join a highly regarded national law firm recognised for advising on some of the UK's most significant PFI, PPP and infrastructure projects. This is an exciting time to join a growing team that is at the forefront of advising both public and private sector clients on complex, high-value commercial projects.

Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise in PFI/PPP contract management, project expiry, handback arrangements or future service delivery, this role offers genuine long-term career development alongside market-leading specialists.

Joining an established and collaborative Commercial & Infrastructure team, you will advise on a broad range of complex Public Private Partnership (PPP) and Private Finance Initiative (PFI) matters across sectors including:

• Healthcare
• Education
• Social Care
• Housing
• Highways and Street Lighting
• Emergency Services
• Leisure and Culture
• Government and Public Sector Infrastructure

Working alongside recognised experts, you'll support clients through every stage of complex infrastructure projects, from operational contract management through to expiry, transition and future service delivery arrangements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious lawyer seeking high-quality work, exposure to nationally significant projects and a clear pathway for career progression.

As a senior member of the team, you will:

• Lead on complex commercial and infrastructure transactions.
• Advise public and private sector clients on the operational management of PFI and PPP contracts.
• Provide strategic advice on contract interpretation, variations and risk management.
• Support clients with project expiry, handback and future service delivery arrangements.
• Work collaboratively with specialists across construction, procurement, finance, corporate, property, disputes, pensions, employment, IT, information governance and regulatory teams.
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior lawyers.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives.
• Play an active role in the continued growth and success of the team.

Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors with:

• 2+ years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong experience advising on PFI, PPP or other complex public infrastructure contracts.
• Experience supporting the operational delivery and management of long-term infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of PFI expiry, transition planning or handback arrangements would be highly advantageous.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and technical legal skills.
• A commercial and pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers.
• A collaborative mindset with a genuine enthusiasm for complex infrastructure work.

This forward-thinking national law firm has built an exceptional reputation for combining technical excellence with a genuinely supportive culture. With continued investment in both its people and its specialist practice areas, the firm offers an environment where ambitious lawyers can develop their careers while working alongside recognised leaders in the infrastructure and projects sector.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.