| We are seeking a mid-level Associate to join our Projects team focusing on general projects work encompassing both transactional and contract drafting matters as well as advisory and regulatory support. This is an exciting period of growth for the team and the successful candidate will work closely with Eleanor Kerslake Andrew Dean and other partners in the Infrastructure Projects and Procurement Group with an ambitious goal to build our dedicated Projects & Government Contracting practice within London Commercial. We are looking for candidates with three to four years of post-qualification experience. What youll bring Candidates will need to understand and have a passion for government contracting and have an understanding of major projects. The candidate will be a self-starter with proven technical ability. They will also be keen to develop expertise in the sectors that Bird & Bird is renowned for. We would expect candidates to have experience gained in a leading firm with a strong government contracts procurement or public law practice or alternatively in an in-house or government legal department. Whats in it for you - Our agile approach to office and remote working enables you to find the right balance to deliver at your best. Supporting you our business and our clients in a flexible way.
- Progress your career and personal development with our award-winning development programmes from our global mentoring scheme to our bespoke coaching opportunities.
- Equip yourself with a board range of technical and business skills as well as a deep understanding of business issues through our skills-based curriculum.
- Competitive market-led salary and bonus structure
- Family friendly policies as well as health schemes and wellbeing support
- A flexible benefits package which allows you to tailor your benefits to your current needs and lifestyle.
In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package Bird & Bird operates two discretionary bonus schemes. We offer a performance related bonus that reflects the contributions you make to the firm. We know an inclusive culture alongside a diverse workforce makes us more innovative and agile so whilst some of the criteria for being awarded a bonus is based on chargeable hours we also include an allowance for hours spent contributing to Diversity & Inclusion ESG and Pro Bono work. We see winning work as significantly different to the day-to-day business development activities you carry out as part of your role as an Associate so in addition to the Performance Bonus Bird & Bird are keen to reward Associates for winning work. Winning Work Bonuses are paid in addition to the Performance Bonus and are intended to be a thank you for your contribution to introducing a client or generating additional work from an existing client. If you require any assistance please email us at To apply click on the apply button to submit your details. Bird & Bird opens up a world of possible for lawyers everywhere. Here you can advise major enterprises and high-growth businesses on matters that are often transformative in nature and alongside people who are truly collegiate in the way they work with everyone at Bird & Bird. We are one international firm where over 70% of our work involves teams from across our firm. And that is only going to increase. It is this common purpose and shared approach that makes for a more productive and collaborative place to work. If you want to find out more visit As a disability and neurodiversity inclusive employer we want to ensure that you have a barrier-free recruitment experience at Bird & Bird. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process please provide details to your recruitment contact who will be in touch to discuss any details provided and understand more about your individual adjustment needs. | 
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