At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to support exciting infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland.
- Company: Pinsent Masons, a top-tier international law firm with a global reach.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, opportunities for travel, and a focus on professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on student accommodation and sustainability initiatives.
- Qualifications: 4-6 years PQE, experience in commercial law, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
We are currently looking to recruit a talented Infrastructure Projects lawyer with 4-6 years PQE to join our expanding Projects Team in either our Edinburgh or Glasgow office.
Leveraging a comprehensive network that spans Europe, Africa, The Gulf and Asia Pacific, the projects practice at Pinsent Masons LLP offers specialists in all of the key sub-sectors including energy, infrastructure, and real estate developments. The Tier 1 Scottish infrastructure team is highly active across the UK and Ireland, advising a broad mix of private and public sector clients on infrastructure projects across all markets.
The successful applicant will primarily support Chris on student accommodation, EV and district heating but may also be involved in University-focussed net zero initiatives and will be expected to support the wider Scottish team on PPP and general infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland. Where they are not based in our Edinburgh office, they should expect to split their time between our Edinburgh and Glasgow offices. The successful applicant will also benefit from opportunities to travel to university campuses around the UK.
The successful applicant will:
- ideally have gained experience in a large commercial firm working on long-term infrastructure partnership projects, preferably with experience of public procurement processes
- have a strong academic background, attention to detail and excellent communication skills
- be comfortable leading client meetings and calls with good experience of both
- have good commercial awareness and be client focused
- be adaptable, a quick learner and comfortable working on high value, complicated transactions
- be a confident team player with the ability to forge strong working relationships with colleagues in an agile environment
- be well-organised and have good project management skills
Pinsent Masons is a global 100 law firm, with over 3,800 employees operating out of 28 locations across Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. We have a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice rooted in a deep understanding of the sectors and geographies in which our clients operate. Our global reach ensures that we are well-placed to advise on complex multi-jurisdictional matters across a full range of legal disciplines.
We value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract, retain and develop people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever their ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability/long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics. We have embedded a range of diversity and inclusion initiatives to create an environment in which our people can flourish.
As an inclusive employer, we are willing to consider any flexible working requests.
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