Projects Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Top 50 firm in Bristol seeks a Projects Associate with 3+ years PQE. The role involves advising on commercial contracts in transformative projects in energy and infrastructure, offering competitive salary and benefits. Join an innovative team with a focus on client relationships and dynamic legal landscape.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Autonomy from day one

Flexibility and a down-to-earth culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in Projects, ideally in energy, renewables, infrastructure, defence.
• Ambition to become an authority in the field.
• Desire to understand clients' businesses in depth.

Responsibilities

• Advising on commercial contracts related to diverse projects.
• Working on transformative projects across the UK and internationally.

Skills

Creative thinking

Handling challenges

Job description

Projects Associate (3+ Years PQE) | Top 50 Firm | Bristol

About the Firm:

This prestigious Top 50 firm is a key player in the UK legal market, deeply embedded in the vibrant city of Bristol. Leveraging its rich heritage, the firm has built a reputation for offering large-scale commercial services to a distinguished client base, which includes major corporations, forward-thinking businesses, and public sector bodies with complex, multifaceted needs.

While the firm handles a diverse range of work, it has a strong focus on domestic sector-driven projects and long-standing client relationships that have been nurtured over decades. Known for its robust corporate practice, the firm fosters a culture of approachability, with partners remaining accessible and a thriving social atmosphere that cultivates a sense of unity among its lawyers. The firm is renowned for its creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and forward-thinking approach, making it a top choice for many in the region. The firm's standing is evident in its consistent rankings across numerous legal practice areas, supported by a team of leading lawyers who continually push boundaries in their fields.

The Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Projects Associate with 3+ years PQE to join one of the UK's leading teams in this dynamic field of law, based in their Bristol office.

This team is among the top-tier in the legal market, working on some of the most transformative projects across the UK and internationally. From renewable energy (wind, biomass, hydro) to large-scale transportation networks connecting EU countries, you will play a key role in projects that will have a lasting positive impact for generations.

Your primary focus will be advising on commercial contracts related to these diverse projects throughout their full life cycle. The scope and scale of these projects vary widely, offering unparalleled exposure to a broad range of work.
The team's client portfolio includes some of the UK's largest energy providers, all levels of UK Government, and major infrastructure firms.

As such, the firm is eager to hear from candidates with a strong desire to become a true expert in sectors such as energy, renewables, infrastructure, defence, rail, waste, and the environment.

The Ideal Candidate:

• 3+ years PQE in Projects, ideally with experience in energy, renewables, infrastructure, defence, rail, waste, and the environment.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and handle challenges in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Clear ambition to become an authority in the field, with a strong desire to understand clients' businesses in depth.

What's On Offer:

• Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience, plus an excellent benefits package.
• A varied and interesting caseload with a high degree of autonomy from day one.
• Flexibility and a down-to-earth working culture.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Projects Associate (3+ years PQE) to join a leading team in Bristol. If you're interested, please submit your profile or reach out for a confidential discussion. Candidates at more senior levels are also encouraged to inquire if the role piques their interest