Projects & Commercial Solicitor

Junior Projects & Commercial (non contentious) Solicitor - City of London - Private Practice

Well established city firm is looking to recruit a junior lawyer, due to the continued expansion, to specialise in delivery of social infrastructure projects.

The Firm

This is a rare opportunity to join a Tier 1, niche, firm who specialise in Real Estate & Projects, Banking, Commercial/Corporate, Litigation, Housing Management, Construction and Employment

The Team

The Projects Team advises on a variety of projects, procurement and commercial transactions. The work covers a broad range of clients, from registered providers of social housing, to private developers, leisure providers, investors, local authorities and multi-national corporations. Working as part of a highly regarded team, you will enjoy exposure to a fantastic variety of projects and specialisms, including advising on:
* PFI (Private Finance Initiative) and PPP (Public Private Partnership) projects;
* Development agreements;
* Professional team appointments & collateral warranties;
* Funding agreements; and
* Public procurement rules.

The Role

Not only will you be providing strategic advice on collaboration models and advising on governance-related issues for clients, but also:
· Advising on project and concession agreements and affiliated project documents
· Advice in relation to commercial contracts, including business to business services agreements, facilities management contracts and joint venture
arrangements
· Drafting and negotiating project ancillary construction documents, i. building contracts, professional team appointments, collateral warranties

The Candidate

You will be a newly qualified or junior solicitor, with experience in projects commercial services sector at a City, Regional or equivalent professional services.

· You will have undertaken seats in projects / construction and/or corporate / commercial teams
· You will enjoy client contact and have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
· You will be commercially aware and have an analytical approach, be proactive and able to convey clear and concise information on client friendly terms
· Have a flexible approach to work to ensure client deadlines are always
· Familiarity with industry standard construction contracts and social housing regulations would be an advantage but is not necessary

What's on offer:

- Highly competitive salary
- Attractive benefits package
- Flexible and agile working
- Successful and collaborative team

To apply for this position, please contact Richard Coward at BCL Legal


BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.