Senior Projects Lawyer – Hybrid, National Firm

BCL Legal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

BCL Legal is recruiting a Senior/Principal Associate Projects Solicitor to join the Birmingham-based Commercial team on a permanent basis with flexible hybrid working, a competitive salary, bonus and excellent benefits.

You will advise on high-profile, complex projects across public and private sectors, draft, negotiate and review project documentation, and help develop client relationships while managing a busy caseload.

Qualifications

• Experience advising on commercial projects and drafting, negotiating and reviewing project documentation.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to provide pragmatic, solution-focused advice to clients.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to working.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Genuine interest in developing client relationships, winning new business and contributing to the growth of a successful team.

Responsibilities

• Join a nationally recognised Commercial team advising on high-profile and complex projects across the public and private sectors, with particular strength in healthcare, local government, social housing and emergency services.
• Advise clients throughout the full lifecycle of major projects, from structuring and procurement through to operational matters, contract expiry and termination.
• Draft, negotiate and advise on a broad range of commercial project documentation, delivering practical, commercially focused advice to a diverse client base.
• Work on nationally significant infrastructure and PFI projects, including major healthcare schemes and complex contract termination matters.
• Manage your own caseload while working closely with partners and colleagues on business development initiatives and strategic client relationships.

Skills

Commercial project experience

Drafting project documents

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Time management

Business development

Job description

BCL Legal is recruiting a Senior/Principal Associate Projects Solicitor to join the Birmingham-based Commercial team on a permanent basis with flexible hybrid working, a competitive salary, bonus and excellent benefits.

You will advise on high-profile, complex projects across public and private sectors, draft, negotiate and review project documentation, and help develop client relationships while managing a busy caseload.