Senior Associate - Projects, Infrastructure and Construction (Non-contentious)

TLT LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester is seeking a Senior Associate to join their Projects, Infrastructure & Construction team, focusing on energy and infrastructure sectors. The role promises substantial support, collaboration opportunities, and career progression within a fast-growing environment. Ideal candidates should be qualified solicitors with a client-focused approach. Competitive salary and flexible hybrid working offered.

Benefits

Up to 30 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Annual pay review

Qualifications

• 3+ PQE with expertise in non-contentious matters.
• Experience in energy or infrastructure sectors preferred.
• Self-motivated, capable of managing workloads and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead client work in energy and infrastructure sectors.
• Develop a specialism in future energy if interested.
• Supervise and support junior team members.

Skills

Ability to work autonomously

Analytical skills

Client-focused approach

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor (SRA or equivalent)

Job description

We are recruiting for a non-contentious Senior Associate to join our Projects, Infrastructure & Construction team (PIC), aligned to either or Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Glasgow office, with flexible hybrid working.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a construction lawyer with an interest in energy and infrastructure.

PIC has expertise across various sectors, including energy (solar, wind, nuclear etc.), utilities, civil and other heavy engineering, real estate development and infrastructure. We also benefit from a broad client base, which includes real estate developers, energy and utilities companies, developers, funders and various significant public sector organisations.

PIC has enjoyed significant growth and investment, making it an exciting and rewarding team to be a part of. The national Legal 500 team (with a presence in Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, London, Belfast and Glasgow) comprises approximately 40 people, including support and lawyers across all levels of seniority. Nine of the team are partners.

The team maintains a strong and progressive team ethos across our national offices, which encourages collaboration, as well as respect for individuals and their ambition. There is genuine opportunity for lawyers of mid to senior level to progress rapidly within the team and be part of its continued success.

Your Role

You will :

• Lead client work in the energy and infrastructure sectors on complex contracts, with appropriate levels of Partner support
• Be afforded the opportunity to develop a specialism in future energy, should that be of interest
• Delegate to and receive support from Associates, Trainees and Paralegals
• Develop excellent relationships across our client base
• Support the Partner team on tenders
• Participate in business development activity to strengthen the team and firm client base
• Supervise Associates, Paralegals and Trainees, to support them in their development
• Contribute to team strategic planning and business development activities

Your Skills and Experience

You will be / have :

• A Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered or equivalent), 3PQE+, with the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Well versed in dealing with standard industry forms with expertise in non-contentious and / or projects related matters. Experience of working in either the energy or infrastructure sectors would be beneficial, but not essential.
• A creative, forward thinker, with proven analytical, communication and organisational skills, you will be self-motivated with the ability to manage workloads and deadlines
• A client focussed approach with the ability to nurture long standing relationships
• Proven experience of supervising and / or managing junior team members
• The drive and ambition to succeed as a key senior component of the team at TLT, with the commitment to developing the firm’s offering locally and nationally and sharing our people focused values

Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply.

About TLT

Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people.

We work with high profile clients in innovative sectors. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. TLT was named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2023. This marks the third year in a row the firm has taken away this accolade in industry awards - having previously been named Law Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards in 2021 and the British Legal Awards in 2022.

Our purpose is to protect, prepare and progress our clients for what comes next and it’s essential that we do the same for our people, our planet and our communities too. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute.

Our Benefits

We value our employees highly and we want you to feel valued. You’ll receive a competitive salary with an annual pay review. You will also have access to an extensive range of benefits via our flexible benefits scheme including up to 30 days holiday and private medical insurance.

At TLT we have a progressive fully flexible working approach. We empower our people to work in a place and at a time that meets their needs, those of their clients and of the wider team and firm. Part of this agile approach is a focus on hybrid working and supporting the work / life balance of our people. We’re happy to talk about how flexible working can work for you and this role.