Senior Associate (Projects)

Michael Page Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Legal in London is seeking an ambitious Senior Associate for its renowned Transport, Infrastructure & Projects team. You will advise on complex commercial and infrastructure transactions, draft and negotiate a range of agreements, and collaborate with leading partners on high-value matters across public and private sectors.

The role offers substantial client exposure, ownership of matters, cross-border mandates and a path for progression within a supportive, high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial and transactional experience.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience advising on transport, infrastructure, projects, procurement or regulated sectors.
• Sound commercial judgement and problem-solving ability.
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage complex matters with minimal supervision.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex commercial and infrastructure-related transactions.
• Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Manage matters independently and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Commercial & transactional

Drafting & negotiation

Transport & infrastructure

Judgement & problem solving

Client relationship management

Independence in complex matters

Mentoring junior lawyers

Job description

A leading international law firm is looking to appoint an ambitious Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Transport, Infrastructure & Projects team in London.

Client Details

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer to work on complex, high-value transactions and advisory matters across the transport and infrastructure sectors, advising both public and private sector clients on projects that shape economies, communities and future mobility.

Description

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and growing team advising on a broad range of transport and infrastructure matters, including:

• Major transport projects and infrastructure developments
• Commercial contracts and procurement arrangements
• Concessions and public-private partnerships
• Regulatory and operational advisory work
• Asset acquisition and financing transactions
• Strategic infrastructure and mobility projects
• Cross-border and international mandates

The role offers significant client exposure and the opportunity to take ownership of matters, working closely with leading partners and clients while contributing to business development and team growth.

You will need experience:

• Advising clients on complex commercial and infrastructure-related transactions
• Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements
• Managing matters independently and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships

Profile

• Strong commercial and transactional experience
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Experience advising on transport, infrastructure, projects, procurement or regulated sectors
• Sound commercial judgement and problem-solving ability
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to manage complex matters with minimal supervision
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior lawyers

Job Offer

• Exposure to market-leading transport and infrastructure work
• A diverse domestic and international client base
• High levels of responsibility and client contact
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Cross-border and multi-jurisdictional projects
• A collaborative and supportive team environment