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Senior Associate, Projects (PFI/PPP) — Leeds

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A market-facing Projects lawyer is sought to join a national infrastructure and projects team advising public and private sector clients on complex infrastructure contracts, including PFI/PPP and related services agreements. The role involves working across sectors such as health, education, transport, energy, water/environment and regeneration.

You will provide practical, commercially focused advice on structuring and delivering infrastructure programmes, support operational contract management of existing PFI/PPP arrangements (including variations, refinancings and performance issues), and assist clients with contract expiry and hand-back issues. The team is collaborative, multi-disciplinary and focused on growth.

  • Commercial contracts experience, ideally with exposure to public sector infrastructure programmes (PFI/PPP).
  • Experience advising on operational management of PFI/PPP projects and preparing for contract expiry (hand-back) is advantageous.
  • Ability to provide practical, delivery-focused legal advice and to manage and lead matters commensurate with experience.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary and cross-office teams, with strong interpersonal and technical skills.
  • Willingness to contribute to business development and training initiatives.

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