Managing Associate - Projects

JMC Legal Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits an ambitious Projects Lawyer with 4-7 years of PQE to join a top 50 firm in Sheffield. This role focuses on the clean energy sector, allowing you to work on innovative projects that impact the UK's infrastructure. With a commitment to professional development and a collaborative culture, you will mentor junior colleagues while managing high-profile clients. This prestigious firm offers exceptional career progression, a competitive salary, and a supportive environment, making it a prime choice for driven legal professionals seeking to make a difference.

Benefits

Flexible working practices

Comprehensive benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 4-7 years PQE in Projects Law, preferably with clean energy experience.
• Skilled in managing diverse caseloads and client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver major clean energy projects from inception to completion.
• Advise FTSE 100 clients on large-scale projects.

Skills

Projects Lawyer

Clean Energy Law

Infrastructure Law

Client Engagement

Team Collaboration

Education

Law Degree

PQE (4-7 years)

Job description

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Legal Recruitment Consultant - Yorkshire Specialist

Projects Lawyer (4-7 PQE) | Top 50 UK Firm | Sheffield

An exciting opportunity awaits an ambitious Projects Lawyer with 4-7 years of PQE to join a forward-thinking and award-winning Top 50 firm in their modern Sheffield office. With a strong focus on the clean energy sector, this role offers the chance to work on some of the most innovative and transformative projects in the UK.

The Firm

This prestigious national firm is celebrated for its ability to deliver exceptional legal services to a diverse client base, ranging from large multinational corporations to private clients and families. Known for its entrepreneurial approach, the firm encourages its lawyers to carve out their own specialisms and is proud to foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and innovation.

With Tier 1 rankings in numerous practice areas from the Legal 500 and recognition across over 40 Chambers categories, the firm is a true leader in the legal profession. Many of its lawyers are celebrated as Hall of Fame inductees, Leading Individuals, Next Generation Partners, and Rising Stars, underscoring its reputation for nurturing top-tier talent.

The firm is consistently recognised as one of the UK’s Top 100 Companies to Work For, offering a dynamic, flexible working environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Its client base spans prominent FTSE 100 companies, major public sector organisations, and international businesses, ensuring an exciting and high-quality workload for its teams.

The Role

As a key member of the top-ranked Projects team, you will play an integral role in delivering major clean energy and infrastructure projects from inception to completion. This is an opportunity to work on some of the most ambitious and impactful developments in the UK, with projects spanning industries such as:

• Clean energy (renewables, solar, and wind)
• Transport infrastructure
• Healthcare and retail
• Waste management and sustainability initiatives

You will advise clients, including FTSE 100 companies and public sector bodies, on large-scale and high-value projects. The team has recently onboarded several high-profile clients, further solidifying its position as a market leader.

Working alongside award-winning colleagues, you will have the opportunity to:

• Shape projects with a lasting impact on the UK’s infrastructure.
• Collaborate with and mentor junior team members in a supportive environment.
• Gain exposure to complex, cutting-edge legal challenges.

This role is ideal for a driven lawyer seeking rapid career progression, as the firm is committed to advancing its lawyers within its thriving practice.

The Ideal Candidate

• A Projects Lawyer with 4-7 years of PQE, ideally with experience in clean energy or infrastructure law.
• Skilled at managing a diverse caseload and engaging with a wide range of clients.
• A strong team player who thrives in collaborative environments and enjoys mentoring junior colleagues.
• Commercially astute with a focus on delivering practical, client-focused solutions.
• Passionate about professional development and committed to building a market-leading specialism.

What’s On Offer

• A role within a rapidly expanding and highly respected Top 50 firm.
• The chance to work on high-profile, high-value projects with top-tier clients.
• Exceptional career progression opportunities within a dynamic and ambitious team.
• An award-winning culture with ingrained flexible working practices and a supportive environment.
• A highly competitive salary, generous bonus scheme, and a comprehensive benefits package.

This is a standout opportunity to join one of the UK’s most forward-thinking firms, take on meaningful and exciting work, and accelerate your career in the thriving clean energy and infrastructure sector.

Apply now for Immediate consideration or contact Sid Wright on 07441937659 or [e-mail] for a confidential chat.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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