Projects Solicitor
Job description
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An exciting opportunity for a Projects Solicitor to join a global law firm in Leeds. You will work on complex infrastructure and energy projects alongside highly regarded Partners in a Tier 1 ranked team. This role offers exposure to high-profile clients across energy, transport, utilities sectors.
Client Details
Our client is a global legal firm with a large office in central Leeds. The firm is a full service commercial law firm with a large specialist projects team known as a tier 1 team for Yorkshire. The firm offers a highly competitive salary alongside great benefits and career prospects.
Description
The Projects Solicitor will be:
* Advising on a broad range of energy, infrastructure and projects work
* Working on major transport projects including rail and franchising
* Working on rolling stock procurement matters
* Handling PFI and PPP project work
* Advising on major energy and utilities projects
* Assisting high-profile Partners on complex transactions
* Building strong client relationships across multiple sectors
- * Collaborating with colleagues across national and international teams
Profile
The Projects Solicitor should be:
* A solicitor with ideally 1 to 3 years PQE
* Experienced or interested in projects, infrastructure or energy work
* Commercially aware with strong analytical skills
* Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
* A strong communicator with excellent drafting skills
- * Keen to develop within a global law firm
- Ties to Leeds
Job Offer
- Salary ranging from £68,000 to £77,000 per annum.
- Generous holiday allowance of 25 days annually.
- Pension contributions of 5%.
- Performance-based bonus of up to 30%.
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
- Private medical insurance as part of the benefits package.
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your PQE level and any projects/infrastructure experience prominently as this Tier 1 team specifically seeks 1-3 years qualified solicitors
📊 Quantify your project experience: 'Advised on £15M rail franchise procurement, completing due diligence in 6 weeks'
🌐 Emphasise any energy, transport or utilities sector experience as the role spans these three key sectors
🎯 Showcase commercial awareness examples as the advert specifically mentions this alongside analytical skills
🤝 Demonstrate collaboration experience across teams as you'll work with national and international colleagues
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- •Advised on £25M rail franchising transaction, completing regulatory due diligence and contract negotiations within 8-week deadline
- •Managed PFI project documentation for 3 concurrent infrastructure deals worth £180M total, coordinating with 12 stakeholders across energy and transport sectors
- •Drafted rolling stock procurement agreements for major transport operator, reducing contract negotiation time by 35% through standardised clause library
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Michael Page Legal's Projects Solicitor role at your Tier 1 global law firm represents exactly the career progression I seek in infrastructure and energy law. My experience in projects work, combined with strong commercial awareness and analytical skills, aligns perfectly with your requirements for advising on complex PFI/PPP transactions and major transport projects.
My background in commercial law has equipped me with the technical expertise and client relationship skills essential for working alongside your highly regarded Partners on rolling stock procurement and energy infrastructure matters across multiple sectors.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›Explain the key differences between PFI and PPP project structures
- ›What are the main legal considerations in rolling stock procurement?
- ›How do you approach due diligence on major infrastructure projects?
- ›What regulatory frameworks govern rail franchising in the UK?
- ›Describe the typical contract structure for energy infrastructure projects
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you managed multiple competing priorities on complex matters
- ›Describe a situation where you had to build relationships with new clients
- ›Give an example of when you collaborated with colleagues across different offices
- ›Tell me about a time you had to explain complex legal concepts to commercial clients
- ›Describe a challenging project where your analytical skills made a difference
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you managed multiple competing priorities on complex matters
Describe a situation where you had to build relationships with new clients
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