Senior Associate

6 days ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom DAC Beachcroft Full time
Senior Associate - Projects (PFI/PPP)

Department: Health Care and Public Law - Bristol

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Leeds


Description DACB has an opening for an ambitious Senior Associate to join its market-leading infrastructure and projects team to advise both public and private sector clients on high profile and complex infrastructure contracts, including PFI/PPP and related services contracts.  Construction law or project finance experience is a benefit but not essential.

Working as part of a national, multi-disciplinary team, you will provide practical and commercial legal advice on a broad range of agreements across a range of sectors, including health, education, transport, energy, water/environment and regeneration.  

This role is ideal for a lawyer with some experience in PFI/PPP projects and other national PPP programmes (e.g. NHS LIFT, Building Schools for the Future, Welsh Government Schools MIM projects) and looking to take on a varied mix of  more complex contract work.

It is a fantastic opportunity to work on significant infrastructure projects at national and regional levels and be part a collaborative and supportive team with a focus on growth.

Key Responsibilities As a key member of the team, you will:
  • Provide and manage advice on the structuring and delivery of a range of infrastructure projects and complex commercial agreements to both public and private sector clients;
  • Support our clients with  the operational contract management of existing PFI/PPPs and their sub-contracts (including variations, refinancings, performance issues, contract interpretation, etc. but other than pure construction contracts);
  • Advise and support clients on the expiry and hand-back of PFI contracts, providing practical legal support – in line with NISTA and other relevant guidance - on the contractual obligations on hand-back and future service provision;
  • Work collaboratively across our multi-disciplinary Infrastructure and Projects team (colleagues from real estate, construction, dispute resolution, etc.) to support clients on infrastructure projects;
  • Play an active role in managing client relationships, with a real opportunity to build relationships and develop your own practice;
  • Take part in business development and contribute to the growth of the team;
  • Contribute to training initiatives (both internally and externally);

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
  • ~5+ years' PQE in commercial contracts with some experience in public sector infrastructure projects, working on PFI and PPP and similar long-term, complex contractual frameworks.
  • Some experience of advising on the operational management of PFI/PPP project and supporting clients in preparing for PFI/PPP expiry;
  • Ability to provide practical and commercial legal advice that is delivery focussed;
  • Demonstrable experience working collaboratively across muti-disciplinary, cross-office teams;
  • Ability to operate independently, lead on matters and liaise/build relationships with clients;
  • Strong technical and inter-personal skills.

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