Projects Lawyer

Projects Lawyer (Construction & Infrastructure) | International Law Firm | City of London Outstanding opportunity to join a Tier 1 Projects & Construction practice - an elite international law firm is seeking an experienced Projects Lawyer to join its highly regarded Construction & Projects team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented lawyer to work at the forefront of major UK and international infrastructure, energy and development projects. The Firm This international law firm is recognised for its sector strength in financial services, energy, infrastructure, real estate, technology and advanced manufacturing. The firm is known for its innovative approach to legal service delivery, underpinned by leading technology, project management solutions and flexible resourcing platforms. Its commitment to diversity, inclusion and career development ensures that lawyers at all levels can thrive and build successful long-term careers. The Opportunity This is a rare chance to join one of the world's leading specialist construction and infrastructure teams. The group is recognised Tier 1 across the directories and is widely known for advising on some of the most iconic and complex projects undertaken globally. You will benefit from exposure to a broad mix of high-value transactional construction and projects work, unparalleled training, and a clear route for long-term career progression. The Team has a market-leading reputation acting for major financial institutions and investors, prominent developers and housebuilders, global energy providers, government departments, utilities and transport bodies; and, ter-one UK and international contractors. Their work spans infrastructure, energy (including nuclear, renewables and oil & gas), transport, real estate development, water and waste, and major public sector schemes. Recent and ongoing mandates include landmark national and international projects across rail, aviation, energy generation, regeneration schemes, and high-profile urban redevelopment. Key Responsibilities - Advise on high-value real estate development, building safety matters, and transactional construction and projects work - Work closely with major developers, funders, contractors and public sector clients - Build and deepen long-term relationships with an impressive existing client base - Play an active role in business development and pitching for new mandates - Collaborate with colleagues across Real Estate, Finance and wider practice groups - Supervise and mentor junior lawyers, contributing to the ongoing development of the team - Work on leading national and international projects, gaining exposure across infrastructure, energy, real estate and financial services sectors About You - At least 5 years' PQE in construction and/or projects work from a respected commercial firm or in-house team - Strong technical ability and sound commercial judgment - Experience in complex development matters and higher-risk building projects - Confident working closely with high-profile clients and managing multiple workstreams - Enjoys working collaboratively within a large, collegiate and internationally integrated team - Experience supervising junior colleagues and supporting team development - Flexibility to work across both construction and projects mandates will be a distinct advantage. What's on Offer - A truly market-leading construction and projects practice with global reach - First-class training and sector-focused development programmes - Early responsibility, genuine client contact and opportunities to build your own profile - The chance to work on some of the most significant and high-profile infrastructure projects worldwide - A collaborative, inclusive culture supported by strong investment in diversity, innovation and legal technology BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.