Infrastructure, Projects and Energy Associate

Infrastructure, Projects and Energy Associate | 2 - 5 PQE | Top 25 UK Law Firm

Are you a specialist Infrastructure, Projects and Energy Solicitor with 2 - 5 years PQE, looking to join a leading international law firm in London, where you will have the chance to develop your career within a highly respected team? Progress your legal career in this Top 25 ranked law firm, renowned for providing technical excellence, innovation and a dynamic approach to law.

About the Firm

This Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked firm has created a strong reputation for delivering high quality outcomes across their domestic and international client base of HNW individuals, multi-national corporations, financial institutions and public authorities. With a full-service expertise across Financial Services, Energy, Real Estate, Technology, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Private Client and many more! They have built an esteemed reputation throughout its 250-year history, putting them in good stead to compete with some of the world's biggest firms.

Despite its impressive global footprint, the firm retains a close-knit, collegiate environment, placing genuine emphasis on employee development and wellbeing. With a culture built around their three core values of quality, imagination and impact, you will be part of a supportive, collaborative firm that encourages authenticity, innovation and personal growth.

With a strong UK presence and an expanding international reach, the firm continues to attract top legal minds through its commitment to innovation, diversity, and flexible working. It has earned a reputation as an employer of choice, offering its lawyers both challenging work and the space to thrive.

About the Team

The Infrastructure, Projects and Energy team is one of the most established and well-resourced multidisciplinary groups in the market, with expertise spanning economic infrastructure, PFI/PPP, healthcare, infrastructure asset management, planning and consenting, project finance and transport.

The team is particularly well known for advising on complex, high-profile domestic and international social infrastructure projects across sectors including healthcare, education, housing, leisure and local government. Recent mandates include advising the Department of Health and Social Care, working on the first PPP in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and supporting major hospital and student accommodation developments internationally.

The group is led by a highly regarded partner, consistently ranked in Chambers for nearly a decade, alongside a collaborative partnership team across the UK. They are supported by a strong team of experienced solicitors, offering real depth and breadth of sector expertise.

This is a platform that provides genuine scope to build long-term client relationships, strengthen your market profile and play a meaningful role in the continued growth of a highly regarded practice.

The Role

This is a standout opportunity for a 2-5 PQE solicitor to join a team that sits at the centre of the firm's 2030 strategic growth plans.

You will advise on a broad range of matters, including social infrastructure PFI/PPP projects, infrastructure asset management and concession-based work. The role offers exposure to both UK and international projects across sectors such as healthcare, education, social housing, transport and leisure.

Your work will primarily involve advising private sector participants such as; sponsors, funders, contractors and service providers - all across the full lifecycle of PPP/PFI projects. This includes supporting bidding consortia on new projects, advising equity investors and service providers on asset management, and working on technical aspects such as handback, expiry, defect remediation and variations to project agreements.

As an Associate, you will play a key role within a busy, high-performing and collaborative team. You will work closely with partners and senior lawyers on complex matters, while also being given the support and autonomy to develop your own client relationships and contribute to the team's continued growth.

The firm places a strong emphasis on continuous development and long-term progression through its structured Associate development programme. You will be encouraged to take on responsibility, lead on matters, contribute to business development initiatives and support the supervision and development of junior lawyers - all within a genuinely supportive environment.

Requirements

• Be a qualified solicitor with 2 - 5 years' PQE, with strong experience in Infrastructure, Projects & Energy.
• Experience handling Concession Agreements and managing the flow down of risk on long-term infrastructure projects.
• Confident with contributing to high-valued matters.
• Commercially minded with a genuine interest in business development and client relationship building.
• Have a commercial flair and acumen and be excited by growth and new ideas.

With increasing client demand and continued team growth, this is an exciting opportunity to play a central role within a leading Infrastructure, Projects & Energy practice.

Alongside major, high-value transactions, you will also gain exposure to a broad mix of smaller matters-offering an excellent platform for mid-level associates to take ownership, build confidence and accelerate their development. There is also real scope to specialise or broaden your experience across different areas within the sector.

Apply now for immediate consideration of contact JMC Legal Recruitment for a confidential conversation.