Infrastructure, Projects and Energy Associate

Infrastructure, Projects & Energy Associate/Senior Associate | 3+ PQE | Leeds | Top-Tier International Law Firm A leading International law firm is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Infrastructure, Projects & Energy team in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading practice acting on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure, energy, utilities and transport projects. The team continues to invest heavily in growth and offers exposure to high-profile national and international clients, alongside outstanding progression opportunities and genuinely varied work. The Firm: · Award-winning national and international law firm with a leading reputation across the infrastructure, energy and transport sectors · Top-tier ranked team recognised by the major legal directories · Market-leading practice advising major utilities, integrated energy companies, developers, transport operators, financial institutions, funds and public sector bodies · Acts for an impressive client base including energy companies, local authorities, government departments and household-name organisations · Significant investment in the team as part of the firm's ambitious AG2030 growth strategy · Renowned for combining legal expertise with innovative technology, project management and strategic consulting solutions · Collaborative, supportive and high-performing culture with excellent training and development opportunities · Recent recipient of multiple industry awards including Firm of the Year - Projects and UK Law Firm of the Year · Strong commitment to career progression through structured mentoring and associate development programmes The Role: · Associate or Senior Associate position within a growing Infrastructure, Projects & Energy practice · Competitive salary and excellent benefits package · Advising on a broad range of infrastructure, energy, transport and social infrastructure matters · Working with major national and international clients across the public and private sectors · Advising on energy and renewables projects, project development, acquisitions and strategic infrastructure investments · Supporting clients on complex commercial contracts, procurement exercises and operational arrangements · Acting on major transport projects including rolling stock procurement, franchise-related work and wider transport sector contracts · Advising on nationally significant energy and utilities projects, including renewable energy, networks and infrastructure developments · Exposure to high-profile social infrastructure projects involving schools, hospitals, public assets and government-backed initiatives · Opportunity to work on PFI and PPP projects for both public and private sector stakeholders · Significant client contact and responsibility from the outset · Playing a key role in the continued growth and success of a market-leading team The Candidate: · Qualified solicitor with 3+ years' PQE · Background in Infrastructure, Projects & Energy, Commercial Contracts or Corporate/M&A work · Strong technical drafting, negotiation and contract management skills · Experience advising on complex commercial arrangements and strategic projects · Commercially minded with the ability to deliver pragmatic, solutions-focused advice · Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills · Enthusiastic about developing expertise across infrastructure, energy and transport sectors · Interest or experience in project development, energy transactions, public procurement or regulated sectors would be advantageous · Familiarity with PFI, PPP or wider infrastructure project structures would be beneficial but is not essential · Ambitious, collaborative and keen to develop within a leading national practice This is a great opportunity to join one of the UK's leading Infrastructure, Projects & Energy teams, working on some of the most significant projects in the transport, energy and utilities sectors. You'll benefit from excellent quality work, exposure to market-leading clients, first-class development opportunities and a clear pathway for long-term career progression within a growing and ambitious team. If you're interested in this role, please apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.