The Role of a Projects Lawyer

The complex, fast-paced, and ever-evolving world of the UK legal industry is home to a multitude of diverse roles. Among these, one particularly stands out due to its unique blend of law and project management - the role of a Projects Lawyer.

Responsibilities of a Projects Lawyer

A Projects Lawyer plays a particularly pivotal role within the UK legal industry. Their primary responsibilities include:

• Leading on large-scale projects, ensuring their legal, contractual, and regulatory compliances.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating intricate contracts.
• Working closely with all parties involved in a project, methodically managing relationships and communication channels.
• Navigating the complex legalities surrounding the procurement process.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

As with any position within the legal industry, a certain set of skills and qualifications are quintessential for success. To excel as a Projects Lawyer, one must possess:

• A robust understanding of law.
• Excellent negotiation skills coupled with an unparalleled attention to detail.
• The ability to operate confidently within a high-pressure environment and meet stringent deadlines.
• Superior communication skills, facilitating seamless liaisons with all levels of a business.
• A sound understanding of contracts, their intricate workings and legalities.

Bridging the Gap

As the work of a Projects Lawyer becomes more varied and the skill set becomes more needed, the background of those hired into these roles becomes more diverse. Corporate, Commercial, Regulatory, Insurance, Insolvency, Real Estate, and Construction, amongst other areas, are all being considered.

If you enjoy the idea of working on something tangible, exciting, and new, Projects Law could be for you.

Multiple clients have instructed us to seek people from any legal specialism who would be interested in understanding how rewarding a career working on both UK and International Projects could be.

Please feel free to contact Peter Baldwin - [email protected] / 077412879741.