Energy and Infrastructure Projects Lawyer - Liverpool, United Kingdom - The Legists

The Legists

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Liverpool, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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About your new role Your primary role will be to work as part for the firm's growing energy and projects group working with public sector and private sector clients on a range of exciting energy and infrastructure projects and schemes, from roof top solar projects to heat networksand PPAs, as well as tidal, EfW, and carbon capture/storage projects. The group is also involved in a number of transport and rail projects

This role could be ideal for someone who is hemmed in by a 'glass ceiling' at their current firm and is looking to take the next step in their career.

There are clear opportunities for career progression if that is what you are seeking.

We offer team members the freedom and flexibility to grow and develop.

We adopt an entrepreneurial approach and encourage team members to actively engage in winning new clients and work, as well as strengthening existing client relationships.

We have a very clear ESG programme (further detail on our website), and the provision of energy related services is a key part of that programme.

We are looking for someone to work outside London through one of our network of national offices.

You will be expected to:

Work as a Principal Associate primarily mapped to the Energy Group
Work and collaborate with members of wider projects and infrastructure group
Take an active role in business development initiatives including training and networking
Assist other lawyers in the team with their work as required including supporting lead advisers and the supervision of more junior lawyers
Train, supervise and develop junior team members

This list is not intended to be exhaustive, and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.

You will also ensure that you comply with the relevant Weightmans and client policiesand procedures, and consistently work in accordance with our values.

About You You will be a qualified solicitor, 5+ years PQE, and you will have experience of collaborating with clients on a range of energy and infrastructure projects and schemes. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the workyou do and be able to adapt to different tasks.

We also require you to have/be:

A high level of commercial awareness
Conscientious, initiativetaking, hardworking, responsive, with critical thinking abilities and excellent communication, organisation and analytical skills
A methodical, organised approach
Enthusiastic about growth, generating work opportunities both internally and externally
Passionate about operational excellence generating work opportunities through great service delivery and improving the client experience
Ability to work to strict deadlines, tight timetables, targets and client protocols while maintaining high standards in terms of accuracy and quality
Excellent diligence and concentration
Excellent IT skills
Ability to multitask and prioritise
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
Excellent collaborative and team working skills

Why work for us Weightmans is a Top 45 law firm with offices throughout the UK. Having been recognised as the leading legal employer at the annual Britain's Top Employers awards 2021 and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK.

The independent research showed "Weightmans provides exceptional employee conditions, nurtures and develops talent throughout all levels of the organisation."

We are truly committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity, where everyone in the firm is respected and recognised on merit for the work that they do.

Work for a firm where people matter - work for Weightmans.
As well as being immensely proud of the work we carry out for our clients and the culture we provide to our people we offer a wide range of benefits including;

28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (prorated for part time)
Agile / working from home including provision of home office equipment
Healthcare cover/ Medicash
Pension plan
Life Insurance 4 x salary
Interest free travel loan scheme
Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service
Discounted gym membership
Discounted dental scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Offers & discounts
Great reward and recognition scheme