Projects Solicitor/Associate (2-4 PQE)

Bevan Brittan LLP; Leeds; Vor Ort; GBP 42.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working

Zusammenfassung

Bevan Brittan LLP in Leeds is seeking a Projects Solicitor or Associate to join our Commercial and Infrastructure Department, focusing on PFI/PPP contract work across sectors such as Health, Education and Housing.

You will support on complex projects, contract management, expiry and handback arrangements, and collaborate with colleagues to grow the practice while benefiting from a flexible hybrid working model in a market-leading firm.

Qualifikationen

• 2+ years’ PQE in projects/infrastructure law
• Experience supporting with complex contracts for the delivery of public infrastructure
• Awareness of (or experience in) the delivery of PFI/PPP contracts
• Ability to deliver clear, precise advice, with support from senior team members where appropriate
• Strong technical foundation and an ability to understand and work through complex issues
• Ability to adopt a practical and commercial approach to legal issues
• Ability to liaise effectively with clients and build relationships
• A positive and flexible approach
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively

Aufgaben

• Support the delivery of a range of complex PFI/PPP projects for public and private sector clients.
• Provide contract interpretation and contract management guidance on PFI/PPP arrangements.
• Assist with expiry and handback issues and post-PFI service delivery considerations.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm to support PFI/PPP projects.
• Opportunity to develop your practice and contribute to business development.

Jobbeschreibung

Join a team of experts and progressive thinkers

We are looking for a Projects Solicitor or Associate to join our successful, highly respected, vibrant and growing team in the Commercial and Infrastructure Department, to focus on commercial and complex PFI and PPP contract work across a wide range of sectors, including Health, Education, Social Care, Police and Custodial, Fire Service, Leisure and Culture, Housing, Office Accommodation, Highways and Street Lighting.

You will be joining a highly experienced and specialised PFI/PPP team. We advise both the public and private sectors, working closely with NISTA (previously the IPA) and Government Departments on award-winning, high-profile projects and complex contractual PFI/PPP arrangements across a range of sectors.

The role

On a day-to-day basis you will be supporting clients on a range of exciting and high value PFI/PPP matters.

This is a really exciting time for the team (and also the PFI/PPP market) and the role will provide significant opportunities to advise on increased contract management activity, project expiry and handback issues and arrangements for post-PFI service delivery for both existing and new PFI/PPP clients.

You will:

• Support the delivery of a range of complex projects and commercial transactions to both public and private sector clients.
• Be involved in the operational management of existing PFI and PPP contracts, including variations and advice on contract interpretation and contract management.
• Engage in advising and supporting clients in respect of PFI/PPP expiry and future service arrangements.
• Work with colleagues across the firm in other specialisms to support our clients on PFI/PPP projects
• Have the opportunity to develop your practice
• Take part in Business Development initiatives and contribute to the ongoing growth of the team

What we are looking for from you

• 2+ years’ PQE
• Experience supporting with complex contracts for the delivery of public infrastructure
• Awareness of (or experience in) the delivery of PFI/PPP contracts
• Ability to deliver clear, precise advice, with support from senior team members where appropriate
• Strong technical foundation and an ability to understand and work through complex issues
• Ability to adopt a practical and commercial approach to legal issues
• Ability to liaise effectively with clients and build relationships
• A positive and flexible approach
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively

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