Managing Associate - Projects, Infrastructure & Construction - Non-Contentious

We are recruiting for a non-contentious Managing Associate to join our Projects, Infrastructure & Construction (PIC) team. While the role is ideally based in either Glasgow, Birmingham or Edinburgh, with flexible hybrid working available, we would also welcome applications from candidates based in other locations.

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 and Chambers ranked 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.
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

Support clients on real estate development, energy, infrastructure, housing and student accommodation projects

Participate in business development activity to strengthen the team and firm client base Supervise Associates, Paralegals and Trainees, to support them in their development

Develop your skills, knowledge and construction law expertise

Delegate to and receive support from Senior Associates, Associates, Trainees and Paralegals Support the Partner team on tenders and contribute to team strategic planning

Your Skills and Experience You will be/have:

A Qualified Solicitor (registered with the Law Society, SRA or equivalent), 6 PQE+, already operating at a senior level, with construction experience gained within a highly regarded Construction and Projects team

Well versed in dealing with standard industry forms with expertise in non-contentious matters.

Experience of working on real estate development or public sector matters would be beneficial, but not essential. Experience in building and maintaining strong client relationships

Experience of supervising and/or managing Associates, Trainees and/or Paralegals Able to demonstrate first class communication skills with the ability and confidence to engage with clients and colleagues at all levels

Able to confidently provide strategic advice to a variety of TLT clients

Be an active, senior member of the team at TLT, with the commitment to developing the firm’s offering locally and nationally

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

Your Team Our Projects, Infrastructure & Construction team have extensive experience in development and transactional construction projects, as well as expertise in dispute management and resolution.

We work with corporate clients of all sizes - global manufacturers and retailers, major national and regional builders, and commercial land developers are regular clients.  We also work with registered housing associations and public bodies including local authorities, police forces and other governmental departments and agencies.

About TLTFast 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  our open and…