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Brief We are currently looking to recruit a projects lawyer of at least 5 PQE+ lawyer to join our Construction and Projects Team. Our Team We have an unrivalled reputation in acting for employers, developers, sponsors, funders, project companies, contractors, consultants and insurers. We act for over half of the UK's top 50 contractors, a large number of the top contractors worldwide and an impressive range of private and public sector clients. Our team act across the sectors including infrastructure and energy (nuclear, renewables, conventional and oil and gas), transport, real estate, waste, water, education and health. Key Clients include: • Many financial and institutional investors: Lloyds, Barclays, NatWest, EIB, Equitix, Abrdn, PIC, Aviva, Royal London, HSBC., • Major developers and housebuilders such as Apache, Telford Homes, Tilia Homes, HOHCP., • Major energy suppliers and stakeholders such as E.ON, EDF, Scottish Power, Statkraft., • Government, local authority and utility sponsors, including National Highways, Ministry of Justice, Southern Water. We are ranked Tier 1 for construction and infrastructure work in the legal directories and have a roster of awards for the work that we do in this field. We have the largest specialist team of infrastructure lawyers in the world, so you would be joining a large, collegiate team of people who live and breathe projects and construction work. We have been privileged to work and continue to work on the largest and most iconic projects in the world, from the Channel Tunnel, London Underground, Olympics 2012, Crossrail, the Gautrain, Dubai Expo, Hinkley, HS2, Dublin Metro. At the opposite end of the spectrum, we have worked on smaller scale but equally important schemes, including local authority accommodation and highways work or micro power generation projects in Africa. A key aspect of our work is the sheer breadth of the work that we do and the diversity of the people that we work with. The Candidate Required The successful applicant will have a strong grounding in construction and projects work, including advising on developments of higher risk buildings and building safety. The team's pipeline is such that the opportunity would best suit a candidate well versed in real estate development and real estate finance related transactional construction and projects work. This candidate may have the opportunity of exposure to both construction and projects work so experience and flexibility in that regard is an advantage. The successful candidate will: • have gained experience in a large commercial firm or in-house legal team;, • be a team player, able to forge strong working relationships with colleagues in an agile environment;, • be technically strong and exercise good commercial judgment;, • have experience in supervising and directing junior lawyers;, • developing on-going relationships with an existing client base as well as pitching for new opportunities;, • developing close working relationships as part of an international team;, • developing close working relationships with the Real Estate and Finance teams within the firm;, • We are a market leading, dynamic and growing global team who work together to produce outstanding results for our clients. Pinsent Masons is a global 100 law firm, with over 3,400 employees operating out of 26 locations across Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. We have a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice rooted in a deep understanding of the sectors and geographies in which our clients operate. Our global reach ensures that we are well-placed to advise on complex multi-jurisdictional matters across a full range of legal disciplines. The firm has significant multinational credentials in the financial services, energy, infrastructure, real estate and technology, science and industry sectors. Services provided across these sectors include asset management and investment funds, corporate and M&A, commercial, competition, litigation and arbitration, banking, restructuring, insurance, regulatory, construction, projects, pensions, property, planning and environmental, procurement, outsourcing, employment, share plans and incentives, technology and tax advice. We champion change and promote progress to make business work better for people. Pinsent Masons has embedded a range of diversity and inclusion initiatives to create an environment in which its people can flourish. We operate an agile working scheme, which offers our employees flexibility in terms of where, and how, they work. We stand out for our innovative approach to service delivery. For example, the firm has developed a number of in-house legal technology and project management solutions, operates a hub of freelance lawyers, called Vario, and a global Diversity and Inclusion consultancy, Brook Graham. Put simply, we offer a range of professional disciplines to our clients, enabled by our people, process and technology. Awards Pinsent Masons has achieved more tier 1 rankings in The Legal 500 UK guide than any other firm, has been "Global Construction Law Firm of the Year" for 17 consecutive years, won the "Legal Advisor of the Year" at the Partnership Awards 2024 and 2025, won the Law Firm of the Year Award 2021 - Legal Business and is recognised among the most innovative law firms in Europe by the Financial Times. The firm has been recognised as a leading lesbian, gay, bi and trans employer by LGBT charity Stonewall in its Top Global Employers Index 2020 for the fifth consecutive year. Please click here to view full list of our global awards and nominations - At Pinsent Masons we value diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a better workplace where all our talent can succeed and feel like they belong. We want to attract, retain and develop people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability/long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by local law in the jurisdictions in which we operate. Please contact for any enquiries #LI-LRHK

Believ: ABOUT US At Believ, formerly known as Liberty Charge, we’re committed to sustainable transport being accessible to everyone. We’re a Charge Point Operator (CPO) on a mission to create the UK’s most reliable electric vehicle charging network that doesn’t cost the earth and leaves no one behind. Providing equitable access to electric vehicle charging, and achieving cleaner air for all, is at the heart of the Believ mission. We work closely with local authorities and businesses to deliver reliable, high quality charging networks at pace, at scale and at zero cost. We offer all the advantages of being a scale-up business, but with the added security and long-term backing from well-known parents - Liberty Global (who also own our delivery partner, Virgin Media O2) and Zouk Capital (who manage the Government’s Charging Investment Infrastructure Fund). You’ll be joining this exciting journey during our scale-up phase, and working with us to hit the ambitious targets our shareholders have set. You’ll become part of a passionate and supportive team in a fast-paced, dynamic and result-driven environment. About The Role As the Junior Legal Counsel, you will be a key member of a high-performing legal team, supporting the Legal Director and Senior Legal Counsels and collaborating closely with different teams across the company. This role offers exposure to a wide range of legal and strategic matters in a dynamic scale-up environment focused on EV infrastructure. You will be instrumental in shaping legal frameworks, advising on risk, and helping drive commercial success through sound legal guidance. The role is ideal for a proactive, commercially minded newly qualified lawyer with a strong interest and/or some experience in infrastructure, technology, property and sustainability. We do not expect Candidates to already have gained experience in all these areas. Concession Agreements • Act as first point of call for the drafting, negotiating and completion of agreements for the roll-out of EV charging infrastructure and the associated occupational rights., • Review and advise on industry-standard templates such as CCS/LEVI agreements as part of government consultations., • Produce engrossments and attend to completion of Legal Agreements such as commercial contracts, Leases and Licences., • Conduct title due diligence and advise the business regarding site viability., • Lead on the drafting, negotiation and completion of the Lease and Licences for our office premises., • Attend to post-completion matters related to Property Agreements such as Land Registration and SDLT calculations., • Produce and update Legal templates., • Assist with maintaining and producing trackers and reports as required., • Assist with putting in place process improvements. Commercial Contracts • Advise on, draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts such as: services contracts, energy supply contracts, hardware and software purchase contracts, NDAs, commission agreements, network roaming agreements. Construction Contracts • Advise on, review, draft, and negotiate construction-related agreements such as NEC4s, including installation and civil works contracts., • Advise on risk allocation in construction frameworks and contractor engagements., • Supervise external counsel in the drafting of future templates. Business • Work with commercial teams to scope out new services, commercials, service levels and solutions and developing a contracting structure to match (keeping in mind a template may not always be readily available) and identify and mitigate risk., • Work with the Tenders and Sales Team on RFls, ITTs, responding to tender T&Cs. Industry Trends & Legal Developments • Monitor legal developments and industry trends, continually assessing and improving the business's legal strategies., • Conduct legal research to support internal decision-making and policy development. Stakeholder Management • Engage with stakeholders, including shareholders and external counsel, ensuring effective communication and relationship management., • Contract interpretation and dispute support to the business. Team Development • Contribute to the growth and development of the legal, compliance, and regulatory functions within the business., • Work closely with the Legal Director to help turn legal priorities into practical business strategy and support the company’s growth from the legal side Business Support • Assist the Legal team in the review and negotiation of Legal Agreements and undertaking such tasks as assisting with Word document generation, drafting amendments and fixing formatting and cross-referencing., • Assist lawyers in preparing deal summary forms and power point presentations., • Assist with maintaining and producing trackers and reports as required., • Assist with putting in place process improvements., • Monitor external Legal spend, budgeting and raising POs., • Conduct Legal research and keeping abreast of legislative developments., • Assist with document management and storage., • Assist with drafting and keeping up to date corporate policies such as Modern Slavery, Anti-bribery, Business Continuity etc. In addition, you will have the opportunity to expand into other Commercial Contracts: Data Protection • Advise on data privacy and compliance matters., • Review and enhance internal business processes to ensure GDPR compliance. Consumer Law • Collaborate with the Consumer team to ensure consumer terms and conditions are up-to-date and compliant with current legislation. About You At Believ, we are building a culture that attracts and retains the best talent. We are a dedicated and high-performing team, accustomed to working at pace in an ever-evolving industry, and we are looking for people who are as passionate as us about cutting carbon emissions and providing cleaner air for all. The successful Candidate will be a qualified solicitor (SRA) in England & Wales with the following attributes and skills: • Previous experience in drafting and negotiating commercial and/or property transactions and driving projects to completion., • Previous experience or interest to develop in the other areas mentioned (we do not expect Candidates to have already gained experience in all these areas)., • Thrives working in a scale-up environment where goal posts are constantly moving and new solutions / business models are being trialed., • Commercial acumen to understand how to structure advice and approach in a start-up and new industry environment., • Comfortable working closely with the business to ensure key contractual deliverables and milestones are tracked and met., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills., • Knowledge of network infrastructure, whether EV, mobile, broadband, electricity., • Familiarity with UK public procurement regimes., • Familiarity with planning and street works requirements., • Above all, you will be up for the challenge and have a willingness to learn about all parts of our business by rolling your sleeves up and diving in to help all internal business functions. Benefits • Competitive salary and bonus scheme, • 25 days’ annual leave, plus the usual 8 UK Bank Holidays, • Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical insurance, critical illness cover, dental, optical & travel insurance, income protection and life assurance, • Pension contribution matched up to 10%, • Access to our car benefit scheme and cycle to work scheme, • Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us., • 24 hours a year Volunteer Time Off to support causes that are important to you, • Virgin Media / O2 discounts and offers, • Access to VIP Arena Suites at the O2 Arena (London) and First Direct Arena (Leeds), • Enhanced parental leave policies Location The business is currently based in our office in Southwark. The position is full time, hybrid with 3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) based in the office. Believ is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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