The Team The Freeths Infrastructure and Major Projects Team advise clients at all stages of the project lifecycle from inception to completion and on operational matters in a diverse range of sectors including Regeneration, Infrastructure, Transport, Warehousing & Logistics, Education, Healthcare, Leisure, Clean Energy, Waste & Sustainability. The Team has advised on some of the largest and most complex transactions to come to the market, with extensive experience acting for: Combined authorities and local authorities Universities and Colleges NHS Bodies Other public bodies Equity investors Developers Contractors Over recent years this Team has become a major national player which has seen them win a range of impressive projects and major clients. What attracts businesses and individuals is Freeths’ unique brand of modernity that's embedded into its legal expertise, especially at the forefront of significant sectors including clean energy, banking, digital and telecoms. Fuelling this is a focus on technology and investment in order to service the high-quality work coming through. The role Following a series of impressive new client wins the Team are in growth mode and are looking to recruit at Associate to Managing Associate level. Given our national spread and flexible approach to working this role could be based out of any of our 13 offices in England and Scotland. We are keen to secure someone keen to capitalise on the chance to progress quickly in an environment where you will be able to gain exposure to high quality work and clients from day one. This position would suit an ambitious Projects and Infrastructure lawyer from a well-regarded National or City practice with experience of a broad range of domestic and international projects. There would ideally be synergies with the Team’s current practice providing a 360o service when it comes to development and transactional project management. The clean energy and transport sectors are a key feature of the practice, with a wider client roster made up of global manufacturers and retailers, major national and regional builders, and commercial land developers are regular clients. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and growth of the department, and play a key role in business development initiatives. You will have experience of: PFI/PPP contract management (variations, refinancing, asset management, expiry and hand back) PFI/PPP secondary market transactions Infrastructure M&A Advising on commercial contracts across the broader infrastructure sector Advising on projects and transactions within the renewables/net zero sector (for example, solar, wind, battery storage, energy from waste, EV, bioenergy, offshore transmission, district heating) We trust our people to work flexibly in the way that works best for them, their teams and our clients. Our firm is set up to ensure everyone’s voice is heard, and mutual respect is shown by all. Smart. Bold. Together. We Are Freeths. Become part of the team at Freeths. View some of our recent highlights on our website here. Do we sound like a match? If you’re someone who cares deeply, communicates openly and collaborates effectively, then we’d love to have you join our diverse, inclusive team.