Projects & Infrastructure Senior / Principal Associate | 4+ PQE | Top Ranked International Law Firm | Birmingham
BCL Legal are delighted to be supporting a top ranked international law firm in its search for a Senior / Principal Associate to join its Projects & Infrastructure team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded, award-winning team with a strong pipeline of UK government, energy and infrastructure project work. The position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis with flexible working options and hybrid working as standard. Excellent salary and benefits package on offer.
The Role
As a Senior / Principal Associate in this team, you would:
- Advise on a broad range of UK domestic energy, infrastructure and defence projects.
- Work on high‑profile government mandates and developer‑side project development matters.
- Support clients across the full project lifecycle, from procurement through to construction and operational arrangements.
- Be involved in major and nationally significant projects, including infrastructure, defence programmes and nuclear decommissioning work.
- Advise on key project agreements, including PPP/PFI arrangements, EPC contracts, PPAs and O&M agreements.
- Collaborate with a multi‑disciplinary team with expertise spanning procurement, project finance, construction and sector specialisms such as defence and nuclear.
- Play an active role in business development and client relationship management.
About You
- A minimum of 4 years’ PQE as a qualified Solicitor.
- Strong experience advising on project agreements (PPP/PFI, EPC, PPA, O&M or similar).
- Experience of UK public procurement processes (PCR) is desirable but not essential.
- Experience in single source contracting (SSCR) is advantageous but not essential.
- Exposure to government, defence or nuclear sector work (including in‑house) would be beneficial.
- Strong project management skills and a proactive, adaptable approach.
- A good teamwork ethic and a desire to contribute to business development initiatives.
The Offering
- A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- The opportunity to join a top‑ranked team recognised in major legal directories and industry awards.
- Exposure to high‑profile, complex and meaningful infrastructure and government projects.
- A flexible, supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Genuine progression opportunities within a growing and well‑established team.
- Hybrid working and a strong commitment to work‑life balance.
- Excellent benefits including bonus scheme, enhanced pension, private medical insurance, sabbatical opportunities and more.
Apply Now!
To be considered for this Senior / Principal Associate vacancy, apply here with an up‑to‑date copy of your CV or contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal for further information.
BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.
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BCL Legal are delighted to be supporting a top ranked international law firm in its search for a Senior / Principal Associate to join its Projects & Infrastructure team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded, award-winning team with a strong pipeline of UK government, energy and infrastructure project work. The position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis with flexible working options and hybrid working as standard. Excellent salary and benefits package on offer.
The Role
As a Senior / Principal Associate in this team, you would:
- Advise on a broad range of UK domestic energy, infrastructure and defence projects.
- Work on high‑profile government mandates and developer‑side project development matters.
- Support clients across the full project lifecycle, from procurement through to construction and operational arrangements.
- Be involved in major and nationally significant projects, including infrastructure, defence programmes and nuclear decommissioning work.
- Advise on key project agreements, including PPP/PFI arrangements, EPC contracts, PPAs and O&M agreements.
- Collaborate with a multi‑disciplinary team with expertise spanning procurement, project finance, construction and sector specialisms such as defence and nuclear.
- Play an active role in business development and client relationship management.
About You
- A minimum of 4 years’ PQE as a qualified Solicitor.
- Strong experience advising on project agreements (PPP/PFI, EPC, PPA, O&M or similar).
- Experience of UK public procurement processes (PCR) is desirable but not essential.
- Experience in single source contracting (SSCR) is advantageous but not essential.
- Exposure to government, defence or nuclear sector work (including in‑house) would be beneficial.
- Strong project management skills and a proactive, adaptable approach.
- A good teamwork ethic and a desire to contribute to business development initiatives.
The Offering
- A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- The opportunity to join a top‑ranked team recognised in major legal directories and industry awards.
- Exposure to high‑profile, complex and meaningful infrastructure and government projects.
- A flexible, supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Genuine progression opportunities within a growing and well‑established team.
- Hybrid working and a strong commitment to work‑life balance.
- Excellent benefits including bonus scheme, enhanced pension, private medical insurance, sabbatical opportunities and more.
Apply Now!
To be considered for this Senior / Principal Associate vacancy, apply here with an up‑to‑date copy of your CV or contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal for further information.
BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.
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