Associate â Projects & Construction (Real Estate Finance and Real Estate Development) London Exceptional by design. A career at the forefront of Projects and Construction. Join a team with an unrivalled reputation where your expertise directly contributes to highâimpact work. Pinsent Masons is seeking a 2-5 PQE Solicitor to join our London Construction and Projects team. This is an opportunity to gain further exposure to genuinely interesting work, whilst collaborating with leading practitioners, and growing within a practice known for outstanding results. If you are looking for fantastic work, strong mentorship and genuine support for long-term career opportunity, this may be the role for you. The Opportunity You will play a central role in some of the largest and most iconic projects in the world, including the likes of the Channel Tunnel, London Underground, Crossrail, Dubai Expo, Dublin Metro, and Silvertown. Working with colleagues across London, Birmingham and our international network, you will support a diverse client base spanning sectors including infrastructure and energy (nuclear, renewables, oil and gas); transport; real estate; education; and health. At Pinsent Masons, your career is exceptional by design: deliberately shaped to encourage high performance, deep sector expertise and longâterm progression. You will contribute to a growing, innovative and highly regarded Construction and Projects practice, developing strong client relationships and delivering commercially focused advice within a team known for its collaborative culture and commitment to positive global impact. What Youâll Do Bring your commercially minded approach and specialist expertise to a highly regarded and growing real estate development and projects team, advising on some of the most complex and highâprofile work in the UK and internationally. In this role, you will: Advise on major real estate development and projects work, acting for institutional investors, developers, funders and publicâsector bodies on largeâscale residential, mixedâuse, infrastructure and energyârelated schemes Work across both development and real estate finance, including advising on site acquisition, development structuring, construction documentation, forward funding, refinancing and joint venture arrangements Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial documentation, including development agreements, funding agreements, construction contracts, collateral warranties, security packages and related project documentation Support landmark and nationally significant projects, with exposure to iconic developments and regeneration schemes across the UK and overseas Play a central role on complex transactions, taking responsibility for core aspects of matters and progressively leading transactions with close support from experienced senior lawyers Collaborate closely with colleagues across locations, working as part of a small, ambitious team that prioritises handsâon experience, responsibility and highâquality supervision Engage directly with clients, building trusted relationships with leading financial institutions, developers, energy providers and public bodies About the Team This specialist team acts for a wide range of clients including developers, housebuilders, contractors, sponsors, funders, project companies and consultants. They deal with complex and interesting work on an international scale. The team is known for highâquality work and technical excellence. Why Pinsent Masons At Pinsent Masons, we are a purpose led professional services business committed to creating a career experience that is exceptional by design. We offer: High-quality, intellectually stimulating work with market leading clients A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture where people can thrive Clear and transparent opportunities for development and progression Flexible and agile working, supported by PM Working Our Commitment We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent and building an inclusive, fair and supportive workplace. We value the strength that comes from different experiences and strive to create an environment where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates across jurisdictions. If you require reasonable adjustments, we will work with you to identify a suitable approach. How to Apply Applications are accepted via our recruitment portal only. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact our in-house Talent Acquisition Advisor, Amanda Bower: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/amandabower Email: Amanda.Bower@pinsentmasons.com LI-LRAB