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Projects Lawyer (Associate)

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
    Construction & Surveying
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should have experience in a large firm or in-house, be a team player with strong interpersonal skills, technically proficient, and able to exercise good commercial judgment.
  • You will build client relationships, collaborate with international teams, engage with Real Estate and Finance colleagues, and work on high-profile projects across various sectors.

Requirements

  • have gained experience in a large commercial firm or in-house legal team
  • be a team player, able to forge strong working relationships with colleagues in an agile environment
  • be technically strong and exercise good commercial judgment
  • have the interpersonal skills necessary for this client-facing role

Responsibilities

  • developing on-going relationships with an existing client base as well as pitching for new opportunities
  • developing close working relationships as part of an international team
  • developing close working relationships with the Real Estate and Finance teams within the firm
  • the opportunity to be involved in work in the very best and high profile national and international projects and construction work, working across a number of our key sectors (infrastructure, energy, real estate and financial services)

FAQs

What is the PQE requirement for the Projects Lawyer (Associate) position?

The position requires a candidate with 2-5 PQE (Post Qualification Experience) or more.

What areas of law will the successful candidate be expected to work in?

The successful candidate will focus on construction and projects work, particularly related to real estate development and finance.

Who are the key clients of the Construction and Projects Team?

Key clients include major tier one construction companies, financial and institutional investors, developers, energy suppliers, and government authorities.

What opportunities for professional development does the firm offer?

The firm offers a first-class training and career development program designed to help individuals develop as specialists with valuable sector knowledge.

What is the firm's position in the market regarding construction and infrastructure work?

The firm is ranked Tier 1 for construction and infrastructure work in legal directories and has received multiple awards for its contributions in this field.

Will the successful candidate have the opportunity to work on high-profile projects?

Yes, the role will involve work on high-profile national and international projects across key sectors such as infrastructure, energy, real estate, and financial services.

What type of work environment does the firm promote?

The firm promotes an agile working environment that offers flexibility in terms of where and how employees work.

Is there an emphasis on diversity and inclusion at the firm?

Yes, the firm is committed to diversity and inclusion and has implemented a range of initiatives to create a supportive workplace for all employees.

Is prior experience in a large commercial firm or in-house legal team preferred for applicants?

Yes, candidates with experience in a large commercial firm or in-house legal team are preferred.

What is the expected interpersonal skill set for candidates applying for the role?

The successful candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills necessary for a client-facing role and the ability to forge strong working relationships.

Multinational law firm with offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1796
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Pinsent Masons is a multinational law firm with a reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice rooted in its deep understanding of the sectors and geographies in which our clients operate. Our expertise is recognised globally. In recent years we have achieved more tier 1 rankings in The Legal 500 UK guide than any other firm, and been counted among the most innovative law firms in Europe and Asia Pacific by the Financial Times. With over 1,500 lawyers operating from 27 locations throughout Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, we are well-placed to advise on complex multi-jurisdictional matters across a full range of legal disciplines. The firm has significant international credentials in the global energy, infrastructure, financial services, real estate and technology, science and industry sectors. Pinsent Masons looks at your business needs differently. This means we don't just apply lawyers to solve clients'​ problems; we deploy a wider range of professional disciplines, enabled by people, process and technology, to deliver a global professional service with law at its core.