Projects (Infrastructure) Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a Top 20 International firm as a Projects Infrastructure Solicitor in Edinburgh, providing strategic legal advice on transformative infrastructure projects. This role offers exceptional depth of legal work, collaboration with industry experts, and significant career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Access to cross-border matters and international clients

Enhanced well-being support

Structured development programmes

Qualifications

• 3-6 years PQE, with relevant Infrastructure and Projects experience.
• Strong track record in advising on infrastructure or energy projects.
• Excellent grasp of commercial contracts relevant to infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice on commercial contracts throughout project lifecycle.
• Manage complex and varied caseload independently while mentoring juniors.
• Lead client calls and meetings confidently.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Excellent drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Project management skills

Job description

This Top 20 International firm is looking for a 3-6 PQE Projects Infrastructure Solicitor to join their Tier 1 ranked department in Edinburgh.

If you feel like you want to take a step up in the quality of work, career opportunities and work alongside leading experts in the industry, don't miss this chance to do so!

Role

This Tier 1-ranked team advises on some of the most transformative infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally. From renewable energy developments including wind, biomass and hydro, to major transport networks connecting European jurisdictions, you'll be part of initiatives that have a lasting, positive impact.

In this role, you will provide strategic legal advice on the full spectrum of commercial contracts throughout each phase of a project's lifecycle.

The clientele will include central and local government bodies, public authorities, FTSE 100 companies and global household names. The scale and complexity of mandates vary widely, offering exceptional depth and variety of legal work.

Working alongside recognised experts, you will further develop your skills and benefit from strong opportunities for progression. There is also substantial scope for high-profile secondments with prestigious clients.

This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure to cutting-edge projects and build market-leading expertise within a team that operates at the forefront of the infrastructure and projects space, both nationally and internationally.

Your Experience

• 3-6 years' PQE, with relevant Infrastructure and Projects experience
• A strong track record advising on major infrastructure or energy projects, particularly involving public-private partnerships (PPP/PFI), project finance structures and public procurement regimes
• Experience acting for public sector clients, sponsors, or funders in relation to the development, delivery and financing of infrastructure assets
• An excellent grasp of commercial contracts relevant to infrastructure and energy developments

• Commercial awareness, with the ability to understand clients' objectives and manage risk
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with the confidence to lead client calls and meetings
• The ability to manage a complex and varied caseload independently while supporting and mentoring junior team members
• A collaborative and collegiate approach, with the ability to build strong internal and client relationships
• Exceptional organisation and project management skills, with a commitment to delivering high standards under pressure

Benefits & Opportunities

• A position within a Tier 1-ranked department
• An international platform with access to cross-border matters and international clients
• Unrivalled quality of work, advising on high-value and complex transactions
• Significant career progression, with a clear pathways in place
• A flexible, hybrid working model with a supportive and progressive culture
• A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including enhanced well-being support and structured development programmes

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