Projects Solicitor

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

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm seeks a Projects Solicitor in Bristol with over 1 year of experience in projects or commercial law. Join a nationally recognised team working on high-profile infrastructure and energy projects, offering a hybrid work environment and opportunities for career progression. Candidates must possess strong communication and analytical skills, along with a collaborative approach.

Benefits

Structured training and mentoring

Genuine progression opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with around 1+ year's PQE in projects or commercial law.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts and regulatory frameworks.
• Confident communicator with excellent drafting and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising on complex national projects including infrastructure and energy.
• Providing commercial and regulatory advice at all stages of project delivery.
• Collaborating across disciplines for seamless advice on multi-sector projects.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor

Commercial contracts understanding

Regulatory frameworks knowledge

Drafting and analytical skills

Collaborative approach

Job description

Overview

Projects Solicitor | 1+ PQE | Bristol

Join a leading national projects practice delivering some of the UK's most high-profile infrastructure, energy, and public sector projects. You'll work with market-recognised specialists on complex and strategically significant matters that shape policy, sustainability, and development across the country.

What You'll Be Doing

• Advising on complex national projects: Working on major infrastructure, energy, transport, and regeneration schemes for government bodies, utilities, and corporate clients.
• Providing commercial and regulatory advice: Supporting every stage of project development and delivery, from procurement and governance to contractual structuring and compliance.
• Collaborating across disciplines: Working closely with colleagues in construction, planning, real estate, environment, and finance to deliver seamless advice on large-scale, multi-sector projects.
• Developing your expertise: Gaining exposure to nationally significant projects in renewable energy, decarbonisation, sustainable transport, and digital infrastructure.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with around 1+ year's PQE in projects or commercial law
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts and regulatory frameworks
• Confident communicator with excellent drafting and analytical skills
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and eager to deepen your sector knowledge
• Motivated to build a long-term career in major projects and infrastructure law

What's on Offer

• City-quality work within a nationally recognised team
• Structured training and mentoring from leading experts
• Genuine progression opportunities in a growing national practice
• Hybrid and flexible working within a supportive, people-focused culture
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

The Firm

A top-tier UK firm with a market-leading projects practice, recognised for its strength in infrastructure, energy, and public sector work. The team combines technical excellence with a practical, solutions-led approach and is trusted by major clients on some of the country's most innovative and sustainable projects. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, national reach and genuine commitment to career development and balance.

Apply now or contact Harrison for more information.