Projects Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Falkirk; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Projects (Infrastructure) Solicitor with 2-4 years of PQE to join a Tier 2-ranked team in Edinburgh. This role involves advising on significant infrastructure projects, drafting contracts, and collaborating with public and private sector clients. The firm offers a hybrid working environment, lucrative compensation, and strong career development opportunities within the Scottish legal market.

Benefits

Market-leading benefits

Top-tier compensation

Clear pathway for career development

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' PQE with experience in Projects and Infrastructure.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines.
• Commitment to continuous learning and long-term development.

Responsibilities

• Advise on the full lifecycle of infrastructure projects.
• Carry out due diligence on DBFM Agreements and Construction Contracts.
• Draft and negotiate operational variations and works-related documentation.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Job description

Role: Projects (Infrastructure) Solicitor

Location: Edinburgh

PQE: 2-4 PQE

Salary: Lucrative compensation + exceptional benefits

The Role

This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious Infrastructure Solicitor (2-4 PQE) to join a Tier 2-ranked Projects team at one of Scotland's most respected legal names.

If you're looking for a role that will shape your long-term career and position you at the forefront of major Scottish infrastructure work, this opportunity offers the platform to do exactly that.

You’ll work on high‑value, complex and strategically important projects across sectors such as healthcare, education, energy, environmental services, and public infrastructure, playing a key role in advising public bodies, funders and private sector clients from project inception through to operation.

This team is known for developing Solicitors into trusted advisers who progress quickly, take on leadership responsibility early, and build a recognised name within the Scottish infrastructure market.

The Work

• Advise on the full lifecycle of infrastructure projects, from origination to operation.
• Carry out due diligence on DBFM Agreements, Construction Contracts, FM Agreements, Collateral Warranties and Direct Agreements.
• Draft and negotiate operational variations and works‑related documentation.
• Provide advice on procurement and contract interpretation.
• Collaborate with colleagues across teams to deliver seamless project support.
• Support junior team members by offering guidance and contributing to team‑wide knowledge development.
• Work directly with public sector bodies, private sector developers, funders and stakeholders.

Your Experience

• 2‑4 years' PQE with experience in Projects and Infrastructure
• Strong drafting skills and high attention to detail
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines
• A collaborative, proactive approach with strong commercial awareness
• Commitment to continuous learning and long‑term development

Why This Role?

• Join a highly respected, Tier 2‑ranked Infrastructure team
• Work on nationally significant, complex projects
• A clear pathway for long‑term career development within a leading Scottish firm
• Supportive culture, excellent training and strong partner accessibility
• Hybrid working, top‑tier compensation and market‑leading benefits

If you'd like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott at [e-mail] or 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussion.