Projects (PFI/PPP) Lawyer

BCL Legal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned law firm in Birmingham is seeking a Projects Associate/Senior Associate to join its Commercial and Infrastructure team. You will lead on complex PFI/PPP projects and provide strategic guidance for existing contracts. Ideal candidates have 5-8 years' PQE in projects law and excellent communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a supportive team culture focused on career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible hybrid working

Access to training and mentoring

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• 5-8 years' PQE with solid experience in projects law.
• Confidence advising on complex legal and commercial matters.
• Strong foundation in public sector infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead on structuring and delivery of complex PFI/PPP contracts.
• Advise on operational management of existing contracts.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to training initiatives.

Skills

Projects law experience

Advising on PFI and PPP

Commercial contracts

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Projects Associate/Senior Associate | 5-8 PQE | Market-Leading Law Firm | Hybrid Working | Birmingham

BCL Legal is delighted to be working with a highly regarded national law firm on an exciting opportunity for a Projects Associate or Senior Associate to join its thriving Commercial and Infrastructure team, based in Birmingham.

This leading team is nationally recognised for its expertise in advising on complex PFI and PPP matters across a broad range of sectors, including Health, Education, Social Care, Police and Custodial, Housing, Highways, and more. The role offers the chance to work on major, high-profile infrastructure projects with both public and private sector clients.

With a flexible hybrid working policy and a collaborative, inclusive culture, this position is ideal for a projects lawyer seeking to take on challenging, high-value work within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

The Role:

• Lead on the structuring and delivery of complex PFI/PPP contracts.
• Advise on the day-to-day operational management of existing contracts, including variations, contract interpretation, and performance issues.
• Provide strategic guidance on project expiry, retendering, and future service provision.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to training initiatives within the team.
• Play an active role in business development and client relationship management.

About You:

• 5-8 years' PQE with solid experience in projects law, ideally including PFI and PPP.
• A strong foundation in commercial contracts and public sector infrastructure projects.
• Confidence advising on complex legal and commercial matters in a practical, solutions-focused way.
• A collaborative approach with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple matters.

What's on Offer:

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid working with flexibility to support work-life balance.
• The opportunity to work on significant infrastructure projects at a national level.
• A supportive team culture with a focus on career development and progression.
• Access to excellent training, mentoring, and wellbeing support.

Interested?

If this role sounds like the right next step for you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal for a confidential conversation about this Projects Associate/Senior Associate opportunity.

This is an equal opportunities employer.