LC Legal is excited to be partnering with a highly regarded UK law firm who enjoys consistent recognition in Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, with multiple top-tier practice rankings and a significant number of individually ranked lawyers.
The firm is widely seen as a commercially successful, well-managed business with a clear strategic focus and sustained growth. Its culture is collaborative, inclusive, and pragmatic, providing a supportive environment that values work-life balance, long-term career development, and the delivery of exceptional client service.
They are seeking a Senior Associate / Managing Associate to join their highly ranked Commercial & Projects team in Leeds.
The opportunity
* Play a key role in delivering complex commercial and infrastructure projects for public and private sector clients, including long‑term frameworks such as PFI/PPP arrangements
* Advise on operational contract management, variations, refinancing, performance issues, and contract interpretation
* Support clients with contract expiry, hand‑back obligations, and future service arrangements in line with relevant guidance
* Collaborate across multi‑disciplinary teams, including real estate, construction, finance, corporate, and dispute resolution etc. to deliver integrated client solutions
* Manage and develop client relationships, with opportunities to grow your own practice
* Support, mentor, and train junior lawyers, and contribute to internal and external learning initiatives
* Participate in business development initiatives to help drive the growth of the team
About you
* 5+ years PQE with experience in commercial contracts, infrastructure projects, and/or long‑term complex frameworks such as PFI/PPP
* Ability to provide practical and commercial legal advice that is delivery focussed
* Ability to collaborate effectively within a team, with an interest in mentoring and supervising more junior lawyers
* A proactive and commercial approach to client service and business development
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