Associate/Senior Associate - Projects, Infrastructure and Construction

We are recruiting for a non-contentious Associate or Senior Associate to join our Projects, Infrastructure & Construction team (PIC), aligned to either Glasgow or Birmingham (though we would be open to considering candidates in other locations), with flexible hybrid working.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a non-contentious construction lawyer, though we are also interested to speak to people with a mixed contentious and non-contentious practice.

PIC has expertise across various sectors, including commercial development, renewable energy, utilities, civil and other heavy engineering, real estate and infrastructure. We also benefit from a broad client base, which includes real estate developers, energy and utilities companies, developers, funders and various significant public sector organisations.

PIC has enjoyed significant growth and investment, making it an exciting and rewarding team to be a part of. The national Legal 500 team (with a presence in Glasgow, Belfast, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester and London) comprises approximately 40 people, including support and lawyers across all levels of seniority. Nine of the team are partners.

The team maintains a strong and progressive team ethos across our national offices, which encourages collaboration, as well as respect for individuals and their ambition. There is genuine opportunity for lawyers to progress rapidly within the team and be part of its continued success.

Your Role

You will:

• Support with key mandates across non contentious construction work, with appropriate levels of Partner support
• Delegate to and receive support from Associates, Trainees and Paralegals
• Develop excellent relationships across our client base
• Participate in business development activity to strengthen the team and firm client base
• Supervise Associates, Paralegals and Trainees, to support them in their development

Your Skills and Experience

You will be/have:

• A Qualified Solicitor (SRA or Law Society Registered or equivalent), 2PQE – 7PQE, with the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Well versed in dealing with standard industry forms with expertise in non-contentious and/or projects related matters. Experience of working on real estate development or public sector matters would be beneficial, but not essential.
• A creative, forward thinker, with proven analytical, communication and organisational skills, you will be self-motivated with the ability to manage workloads and deadlines
• A client focussed approach with the ability to nurture long standing relationships
• The drive and ambition to succeed as a key senior component of the team at TLT, with the commitment to developing the firm’s offering locally and nationally and sharing our people focused values

Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply.

About TLT

Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people.

With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. Over the last few years TLT’s successful growth, delivery of high-quality work and support for colleagues has been consistently recognised by The Times and at the Legal Business, The Lawyer and British Legal Awards.

Our ambition is to create opportunities for what comes next for our clients, recognised as their 1st tier adviser and being valued for our values. We do this in our unique way by creating social value and a dynamic environment where our people are curious, creative and ambitious for their success.

In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute to the success of TLT.

Our Benefits

We value our employees highly and we want you to feel valued. You’ll receive a competitive salary with an annual pay review. You will also have access to an extensive range of benefits via our flexible benefits scheme including 25 days holiday and private medical insurance.

At TLT we have a progressive fully flexible working approach. We empower our people to work in a place and at a time that meets their needs, those of their clients and of the wider team and firm. Part of this agile approach is a focus on hybrid working and supporting the work/life balance of our people. We’re happy to talk about how flexible working can work for you and this role.