Projects Solicitor

IDEX Consulting; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

We are working with a top 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 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 projects solicitor, please contact Emma Dell-Bovi for a confidential discussion.