Senior Commercial Projects Lawyer

THE FIRM

A highly regarded national law firm.

THE ROLE

A Commercial Projects Solicitor to join the growing, national team and to be involved in high-profile projects.

In this busy and friendly projects team you will work on a range of projects and commercial contracts with an opportunity to help out on some procurement work, if that appeals to you.

This team is constantly involved in high value and high-profile projects.

You will be acting across a range of sectors for Government departments, contracting authorities and private sector clients on a variety of complex commercial contracts, often with national importance.

ABOUT YOU

• significant commercial law experience, 7PQE+
• experience working with government departments or for private sector companies contracting with government;
• strong drafting skills (preferably with experience of the Model Services Contract);
• the ability to give clear, simple and pragmatic advice and being entirely comfortable working collaboratively with clients;
• public procurement experience is a plus but not a requirement;
• possessing Security Clearance is a plus but not a requirement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• leading on major projects and assisting to develop innovative, cutting-edge contract structures;
• advising on PFI expiry/variation and future public private partnerships;
• structuring, drafting and negotiating high value commercial contracts (including financial and technical schedules);
• mentoring and supervising members of the team and supporting training for clients;
• leading and participating in business development initiatives and marketing events, including client training, preparation of tenders, attending pitches and attending client hospitality events;
• undertaking and co-ordinating project management to ensure a seamless service; and
• the option of working on procurement issues/developing procurement skills.

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.