Senior Associate in Commercial – Rail Team
- Recruiter
- Eversheds
- Location
- London (Central), London (Greater)
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 29 Aug 2014
- Closes
- 01 Sep 2014
- Ref
- 1422325
- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors, Private Practice
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Transport (Including aviation and shipping), Rail
- Experience Level
- Senior Level
Eversheds is an award winning law firm with strong presence in Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific.
A key part of our company commercial practice group is a multi disciplinary transport sector team advising major international transport organisations worldwide. We are currently representing over 200 international clients and the transport sector is the fourth largest sector by revenue. Our market leading rail team (recognised and ranked Band One in Chambers UK and Legal 500) is a key component of this transport practice and has built a strong reputation as being leaders in the field.
The role will involve being a key part of our team advising on a wide range of rail related commercial contracts. Our clients are the leading participants in the UK rail market. Our work involves advising on the letting of rail franchise/concession agreements on both a competed and direct award basis, regulated access agreements, contracts relating to rolling stock manufacture, leasing and maintenance, contracts relating to rail infrastructure enhancements, rail finance and the wide range of other rail related contracts upon which our clients require advice.
We are looking for someone with a strong track record in the rail sector and a developing reputation within it. You will be energised and enthused by the challenges and opportunities presented by the modern rail industry and will have made a personal decision to focus your legal career in the sector. You understand the rail industry, the commercial and policy environment in which it operates and the way it is likely to develop. You will be a technically excellent lawyer experienced in railway law and the main forms of contract applicable in the sector and you will appreciate the personal opportunity that this role represents in the context of Eversheds market position and our portfolio of leading rail sector clients.
As part of your career at Eversheds, you will receive tailored professional development, the opportunity to work alongside an exceptional team and be supported by partners. You will be part of a firm that is recognised for innovation and forward thinking. If this sounds like a firm you want to be part of, apply now