Associate/Senior Associate, Projects

Department: Projects
Duration: Permanent
Reports to: Partner
PQE: 4 +
Direct reports:  None
Reference number:  8689

The Team / The Department

Our award-winning Projects team advises private-sector clients and Government across the full spectrum of energy, transport, infrastructure and development matters. Our diet of work regularly includes rail, hydro, water infrastructure, energy storage, renewables, nuclear, utilities and both UK and international development work, including data-centers.

The role sits within the Projects team, working closely with Gordon Anderson. The team is based in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Milton Keynes and works as an integrated practice across Scotland, England and Ireland, with close links to colleagues in the Middle East and across Dentons' global network.

The successful candidate will gain broad exposure across energy, transport, infrastructure and UK development sectors and we regularly work with colleagues and clients across the wider Dentons network.

The Role

This is a broad role for a lawyer with strong commercial and contractual skills who enjoys complex project work, construction and engineering matters, and tackling new legal and commercial issues.

You will work with a varied mix of private and public-sector clients, primarily on UK and Irish matters, with opportunities to support international projects.

You will take responsibility for your own workstreams, work closely with partners and other senior lawyers, and build trusted client relationships. You will also support the development of junior lawyers and contribute actively to business development, which may include attending and/or speaking at international conferences.

Ideally, the successful candidate would be based out of one of our Glasgow, Edinburgh, Milton Keynes or Irish offices but this is not essential. We are also open to candidates based elsewhere in the UK or Ireland who are looking for a fully remote opportunity.  We currently have fully remote team members.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and work collaboratively with colleagues across Dentons' UK, Ireland and international offices.

• Support business development, client initiatives, pitches and knowledge-sharing activity across the Projects practice.

• Supervise and support junior lawyers and take a leading role in the delivery and management of matters.

Required experience, skills, and attributes

Technical skills

• 4+ years' PQE, with relevant experience

• Strong project management, organisational and prioritisation skills.

• The ability to deliver clear and concise advice

Personal attributes

• Dedicated to delivering exceptional client service and building trusted client relationships.

• Commercially minded, with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Curious and adaptable, with a willingness to learn about the sectors and markets in which our clients operate.

• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work constructively with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Demonstrates sound judgement, resilience and personal accountability.

• Well organised and able to prioritise effectively across competing deadlines.

• Collaborative and willing to work across different areas of the Projects practice and with colleagues in other offices.

• Good business development instincts and an interest in contributing to the continued growth of the team.

Firm Profile

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Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to building an inclusive culture here at Dentons where our people can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstance. As well as being the right thing to do, it makes good business sense too. A richness of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives helps us best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate. You can find out more about inclusion and diversity at Dentons here: Inclusion and Diversity.

Equal Opportunities

Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurodiversity, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. We also offer flexible working hours.

During the application process, all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence.

If you have any questions about this or the role criteria, please email recruitment.matters@dentons.com. 

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

If you are interested in applying for this position, we welcome direct applications via our careers page, but if you have any questions beforehand, please email  recruitment.matters@dentons.com. Enquiries only please – applications will not be accepted via email.

Please note that we will not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the business, nor will we accept any associated terms of business.