IPE Associate, Leeds

We are looking for Associates to join our team and help service our ever growing roster of major infrastructure, energy and utilities, transport, health, local authority and central government clients. Matters we are currently working on include advising: Department for Transport on the high profile West Coast and HS2 franchise; Network Rail on the multi billion pound ETCS project involving "in-cab" electronic signalling; Hitachi Rail Europe on thier ultiple rolling stock supply and maintenance projects SSE on their smart metering programme, offshore wind work and carbon capture National Grid on various matters, having recently joined their panel; Scotia Gas Networks on the GBP400m Gas to the West project A FTSE 100 international food and retail group on utility arrangements and a variety of renewable energy infrastructure projects Keolis/Amey on their succesful bid of GBP500m long term Manchester Metrolink operating and maintenance concession Several renewable energy projects (wind, solar, biomass, Anaerobic digestion) for clients such as Peel Group, John Laing, Balfour Beatty Microgeneration Certification Scheme on arrangements for the separation of the scheme from the Department of Energy and Climate Change Advising KCom Group PLC on the sale of its national dark fibre network to CityFibre Limited, in a deal described by CityFibre's CEO as 'the most significant event to take place in the UK's digital infrastructure market in a decade As this shows, we have a fantastic variety of work. It's not just big ticket, high pressure transactions though - we also do a whole range of smaller matters, providing a great arena for juniors to gain experience in a supportive environment. There is an opportunity to specialise, or gain experience in, many different areas. Some team members have a particular focus - for example corporate infrastructure/energy transactions, public procurements and/or real estate aspects of infrastructure. This is reflected in the background of team members - you do not need to have worked in a "Projects" team before. We have alumni from banking, construction, corporate, real estate and other areas - as well as engineering and museum curation (as we are a diverse team with some members enjoying second careers). In essence we advise on commercial contracts relating to energy, infrastructure, transport and many types of public/private sector transactions - a great grounding for junior lawyers. It is also an exciting time for our team and our Leeds office as we prepare to move to brand new purpose-built premises in the heart of Leeds city centre. Knowledge, skills and experience required You will have: 1-3 years PQE (but we may be interested in more experienced candidates, particularly with a corporate or real estate background) The ability to actively support complex transactions, liaising and coordinating with fee earners from other relevant disciplines as needed The ability to contribute to the general upkeep of the group (whether that be to training, precedents, or know-how generally) A proven record of a high standard of client care for existing clients at the highest level. The enthusiasm to market to clients Displays a knowledge of key areas of the law by providing clear, precise, practical advice Background The successful candidate will have: Strong commercial awareness - but most importantly a willingness to learn and a genuine interest in infrastructure, energy and transport Excellent organisation skills Proven team working abilities The Firm At Addleshaw Goddard we not only provide technical excellence and experience but, crucially, demonstrate real insight into our clients and what really matters to them. A natural choice for FTSE100 clients and for the best talent, our people fulfil their potential in an environment where they are developed and valued. They think in our clients' shoes, as part of a team - effective business people as well as efficient lawyers.