Senior Associate - Projects

JMC Legal Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a motivated Senior Associate in Leeds to join a prestigious Projects team. This role involves managing a high-profile caseload involving infrastructure projects in the construction and energy sectors. Candidates should have a minimum of 4 years PQE, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a proactive mindset. The firm offers career development, exposure to top-tier clients, competitive salary, and a flexible hybrid working environment.

Benefits

First-rate career development opportunities

Market-leading diversity networks

Extensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years PQE as a Projects Solicitor.
• Ability to independently manage a complex workload.
• Interest in infrastructure projects within construction and energy sectors.

Responsibilities

• Handle diverse and high-profile caseloads.
• Work on complex infrastructure projects in renewable energy and power sectors.
• Collaborate with leading legal professionals.

Skills

Excellent verbal / written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Proactive mindset

Ability to manage complex workloads

Job description

Senior Associate - Projects

Are you a motivated Projects Solicitor eager to take your career to the next level with one of the "Big 6" firms in the Yorkshire legal market?

Join a prestigious Projects team renowned for driving some of the UK's most high-profile work.

This dynamic and innovative team is seeking a talented Senior Associate (4+ PQE) to become a key part of their thriving Leeds office.

The Firm

This global organisation is widely recognised for delivering exceptional service across a diverse range of industries. It holds numerous Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings, top-rated departments in Chambers & Partners, and boasts a wealth of highly ranked individuals and emerging talent. The firm's reputation for attracting top-tier legal professionals underscores the exceptional quality of its work, its commitment to staff development and its strong workplace ethos.

Despite its significant size, impressive growth, and strong financial performance, employees frequently describe the firm as having a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. The leadership team is known for its genuine care and dedication to fostering a positive working environment.

The firm has received numerous accolades for the excellence of its work, alongside recognition for building a workplace that is both inclusive and diverse. Employees have the opportunity to work with leading international clients as well as some of the UK's most prominent businesses and organisations, while benefiting from the guidance and expertise of some of the finest legal professionals in the country.

The firm's culture combines an innovative, forward-thinking approach with a warm and collaborative office environment, making it an ideal setting for personal and professional growth.

The Role

As a key member of this multi-award-winning, Legal 500-ranked team, you will take on a diverse and high-profile caseload, working with some of the biggest names in the industry. Surrounded by rising stars and future Hall of Fame solicitors, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from some of the finest legal minds in the country, ensuring both professional support and career growth.

Your work will span a broad spectrum of infrastructure projects within the construction and energy sectors, handling complex, high-value matters both in the UK and internationally. This includes cutting-edge projects in renewable energy, carbon capture, hydrogen, bioenergy, and conventional power, positioning you at the forefront of an evolving and dynamic legal landscape.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is an ambitious individual with a minimum of 4 years PQE
• Ability to independently manage a complex and varied workload
• Excellent verbal / written communicator with first-rate interpersonal skills
• Is commercially aware and has a real interest in the subject matter
• Has a proactive, innovative and value-adding mindset

What's on offer

• Working for a Top 25 and globally renowned employer
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality / high-value work
• First-rate career development opportunities
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Market-leading diversity networks
• Excellent salary
• Extensive benefits package and well-being considerations