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PROJECTS ASSOCIATE (WASTE INFRASTRUCTURE) - LONDON CITY

Major UK law firm renowned for the positive and practical way they work, their no-nonsense approach and wide-ranging expertise are looking for a Projects Associate 4 + PQE to deal with Waste Infrastructure work.

Waste Infrastructure Team
The team is primarily involved in the procurement of waste treatment infrastructure as an alternative to landfill. They advise sponsors, waste disposal authorities, technology providers, contractors and funders on waste treatment projects primarily in the UK.

A significant part of the work of the team is working on projects procured under the Private Finance Initiative and the team is currently working on 10 active waste projects under the Governments £2 billion waste infrastructure PFI Programme.

They advise both the private and public sector with an impressive client list including Biffa, Essex County Council, Defra, Amey/Cespa and Advanced Plasma Power.

The team works closely with the firm's Sustainable Energy which provides high quality legal advice in relation to energy and climate change related regulatory and policy matters ranging from emissions trading, under the EU Emissions Trading Scheme and Kyoto Protocol's project mechanisms and UK specific policies such as the Climate Change Levy and the new Carbon Reduction.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
The firm are looking for an Associate with at least 4 years PQE and some relevant experience of waste infrastructure projects in the UK preferable with some recent experience of projects procured under PFI. This could have been gained in a leading law firm or whilst working in industry, for example, for a waste contractor, a waste disposal authority or a utility.
You should be able to combine your existing experience with a commercial and innovative approach to delivering sustainable solutions. You should have strong drafting skills and be proactive with the ability to manage a number of transactions at the same time.

You should also be able to demonstrate experience of:
Drafting and negotiating project documentation
SOPC4, the 4Ps Waste Procurement Pack and recent consultation documents
Managing complex transactions within challenging timescales and budgets
Working with some aspect of climate change, waste or water policy and regulation
Business development

Ideal candidates will be outgoing, team players who are enthusiastic, hardworking and eager to take on new challenges.

Benefits
Competitive Salary
26 days holiday
Bonus Scheme
Excellent Training and Development facilities
Group Personal Pension
Private Healthcare
Life Assurance
Subsidised Gym Membership
Private GP on site
Occupation Health Advisor on site
Season Ticket Loan
Childcare Vouchers
Employee Discount Scheme
Subsidised Staff Restaurant

PROJECTS ASSOCIATE (WASTE INFRASTRUCTURE) - LONDON CITY

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