Job Overview
Mills & Reeve are hiring an experienced Commercial solicitor to join the Projects and Infrastructure team and be involved in high‑value and high‑profile projects. If you have experience in this field and are looking for an exciting new opportunity to be part of a growing team, we would love to hear from you!
Scope of Work
Our team is constantly involved in high‑value and high‑profile projects, advising on a range of sectors for government departments, contracting authorities and our private‑sector clients on complex commercial contracts, often of national importance. The work focuses on the following areas:
* The living sector, particularly student accommodation projects
* Renewables and net‑zero projects
* The government sector
* The health sector
* Legacy/operational PFI projects
You will be given early responsibility to run projects and your own matters, and will also work closely with key partners. You need to be a confident self‑starter who takes initiative.
Qualifications & Experience
* Significant commercial law experience, with a minimum of 5 years PQE
* Experience working with the public sector or for private sector companies contracting with the public sector
* Strong drafting skills, preferably with experience of the Model Services Contract and PFI/PPP documentation
* The ability to give clear, simple and pragmatic advice and to work collaboratively with clients
* Public procurement experience preferred but not required
* Security clearance preferred but not required
* Enthusiasm and a can‑do attitude with a desire to put the client first
Key Activities
* Lead or co‑lead major projects and develop innovative, cutting‑edge contract structures
* Advise on PFI operational matters and PFI expiry/variation
* Advise on future public‑private partnership and PFI successor models
* Advise on a range of renewables and low‑carbon projects, including heat networks, solar and decentralised energy schemes
* Structure, draft and negotiate high‑value commercial contracts (including financial and technical schedules)
* Mentor and supervise team members and support training for clients
* Lead and participate in business development initiatives and marketing events, including client training, tender preparation, pitches and client hospitality events
* Undertake and coordinate project management to ensure a seamless service
* Optionally work on procurement issues and develop procurement skills
Benefits
As you would expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. Click here to find out more about our core benefit offering.
Pre‑employment Screening
If we offer you a role, we will conduct comprehensive pre‑employment screening which may include a basic DBS check, verification of your right to work, a three‑year employment history and a self‑declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role. Full details of our pre‑screening process are available upon request.
The Firm
Mills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. Our clients and their industries benefit from our knowledge and learning, and receive consistent experiences with no surprises. We tell them what they need to know when they need to know it. We build personal relationships with advice individually tailored to individual need and, when clients need something we don’t offer, we draw on our network to give recommendations. Our 1,450‑plus people and over 850 lawyers share one vision – achieving more for clients.
Values
* We’re ambitious – we aim high, we embrace new ideas and we’re passionate about our work
* We’re open – we communicate openly and honestly to build trust, and we do what’s right
* We care – we’re committed to each other, our clients, our communities and the planet
* We collaborate – we’re easy to work with, offer help willingly and get things done – together
Diversity & Inclusion
Everyone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team and we do everything we can to help each person thrive. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm. We encourage everyone to ask if they feel they need any workplace adjustments, and we will do our best to support with these. To find out more about our diversity and inclusion work, visit our website.
Closing
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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