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Pinsent Masons

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
    Construction & Surveying
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have experience in a large firm or in-house, be a team player, technically strong with good commercial judgment, and possess strong interpersonal skills for client interactions.
  • You will build client relationships, pitch for new opportunities, and collaborate internationally on high-profile projects in infrastructure, energy, real estate, and financial services.

Requirements

  • The successful candidate will:
  • have gained experience in a large commercial firm or in-house legal team;
  • be a team player, able to forge strong working relationships with colleagues in an agile environment;
  • be technically strong and exercise good commercial judgment;
  • have the interpersonal skills necessary for this client-facing role.

Responsibilities

  • developing on-going relationships with an existing client base as well as pitching for new opportunities
  • developing close working relationships as part of an international team
  • the opportunity to be involved in work in the very best and high profile national and international projects and construction work, working across a number of our key sectors (infrastructure, energy, real estate and financial services)

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Projects Lawyer position?

The successful applicant should have 2-5 PQE+ experience and a strong grounding in construction and projects work.

What kind of work will the Projects Lawyer be involved in?

The role will focus on developing ongoing relationships with existing clients, pitching for new opportunities, and working on high-profile national and international projects across various sectors such as infrastructure, energy, and real estate.

What is the team culture like at Pinsent Masons?

The team environment is described as large and collegiate, with a focus on collaboration and strong working relationships among colleagues.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, Pinsent Masons invests in its team with a first-class training and career development program designed to develop specialists with valuable sector knowledge.

Who are some of the key clients of the Construction and Projects Team?

Key clients include major construction companies like Balfour Beatty, Kier, and VINCI, as well as financial institutions such as Lloyds and Barclays, and significant energy suppliers like EDF and Scottish Power.

What is the firm’s stance on diversity and inclusion?

Pinsent Masons is committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a better workplace where all talent can succeed and feel like they belong.

How is the firm recognized in the legal field?

Pinsent Masons has achieved more tier 1 rankings in The Legal 500 UK guide than any other firm and has been recognized as a leading employer by Stonewall.

What type of projects does the team work on?

The team works on a wide range of projects including iconic large-scale infrastructure projects and smaller-scale schemes like local authority accommodations and micro power generation projects.

Is experience in both construction and projects work advantageous?

Yes, having experience and flexibility in both construction and projects work is considered an advantage for this role.

How does Pinsent Masons ensure innovative service delivery?

The firm has developed in-house legal technology, project management solutions, and operates a hub of freelance lawyers, offering a mix of professional disciplines enabled by people, process, and technology.

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Pinsent Masons

Multinational law firm with offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1796
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Pinsent Masons is a multinational law firm with a reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice rooted in its deep understanding of the sectors and geographies in which our clients operate. Our expertise is recognised globally. In recent years we have achieved more tier 1 rankings in The Legal 500 UK guide than any other firm, and been counted among the most innovative law firms in Europe and Asia Pacific by the Financial Times. With over 1,500 lawyers operating from 27 locations throughout Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, we are well-placed to advise on complex multi-jurisdictional matters across a full range of legal disciplines. The firm has significant international credentials in the global energy, infrastructure, financial services, real estate and technology, science and industry sectors. Pinsent Masons looks at your business needs differently. This means we don't just apply lawyers to solve clients'​ problems; we deploy a wider range of professional disciplines, enabled by people, process and technology, to deliver a global professional service with law at its core.