Projects and Infrastructure Lawyer

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 To be successful in your application for this Senior / Principal Associate vacancy, you will have:

• 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 The successful Senior / Principal Associate will be rewarded with:

• 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.