Projects Solicitor

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading International Law Firm in London is seeking a Projects Solicitor or Senior Associate with 2–6 years' PQE to join its highly regarded Projects team. The role offers exposure to landmark infrastructure, energy and public sector projects both in the UK and internationally.

You will work alongside market-leading Partners to advise a diverse client base including developers, investors, contractors, and financial institutions.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years' PQE in Projects, Infrastructure or Energy practice.

Responsibilities

• Advise on major infrastructure and energy projects domestically and internationally.
• Draft, review and negotiate complex project and commercial documentation.
• Advise on project development, procurement and delivery structures.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm's international offices on cross-border matters.

Skills

Project development

Infrastructure transactions

Drafting contracts

Client liaison

Job description

London | 2–6 PQE | Leading International Law Firm

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Projects Solicitor or Senior Associate (2–6 PQE) to join the highly regarded Projects team of a leading international law firm in London.

The firm is recognised for its expertise in major infrastructure, energy and public sector projects, advising on some of the most complex and strategically significant developments in the UK and internationally.

This opportunity offers exposure to high-value, often landmark projects across transport, highways, utilities, renewable energy, nuclear power, social infrastructure and major government programmes.

With a well-established team, a strong pipeline of instructions and continued investment in its Projects practice, the firm offers an excellent platform for ambitious lawyers seeking high-quality work, meaningful responsibility and long-term career progression.

The Role

Working alongside recognised market-leading Partners and senior lawyers, the successful candidate will advise a diverse client base comprising developers, contractors, infrastructure investors, financial institutions, utilities and public sector organisations.

The work will encompass:

• Advising on major infrastructure and energy projects, both domestically and internationally.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex project and commercial documentation.
• Advising on project development, procurement and delivery structures.
• Supporting major transport, highways, rail and public infrastructure programmes.
• Working on renewable energy, nuclear, conventional power and wider energy transition projects.
• Advising on PPP/PFI arrangements and other public-private infrastructure structures.
• Managing individual workstreams and liaising directly with clients, counterparties and advisers.
• Collaborating with colleagues across the firm's international offices on cross-border matters.

The breadth of the practice provides excellent opportunities to develop specialist expertise while gaining exposure to a variety of sectors, transaction structures and commercially significant projects.

About the Team

The successful candidate will join one of the market's most established Projects practices, with a substantial London team and strong international presence.

The team regularly advises on nationally significant transport infrastructure, major energy developments, government-led infrastructure programmes and complex international projects.

Despite the scale and quality of its work, the practice maintains a genuinely collaborative and supportive culture, with Partners taking an active role in mentoring and developing junior and mid-level lawyers.

Associates are encouraged to take ownership of matters, develop direct client relationships and build their technical and commercial capabilities from an early stage.

About You

Applications are welcomed from solicitors with approximately 2–6 years' PQE who have developed experience within a recognised Projects, Infrastructure or Energy practice.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong experience advising on project development, infrastructure or energy-related transactions.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and technical legal skills.
• Experience of complex commercial or project documentation.
• Strong commercial awareness and an ability to understand sophisticated project structures.
• Confidence managing workstreams and engaging directly with clients.
• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working within a large, high-performing team.

Experience of PPP/PFI, procurement, project finance interfaces or major public and private sector infrastructure projects would be advantageous.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Market-leading work: Exposure to landmark infrastructure and energy projects across the UK and internationally.
• Exceptional quality of clients: Advise major developers, investors, contractors, financial institutions and government bodies.
• Career progression: A clearly structured team with a demonstrated commitment to internal development and promotion.
• International exposure: Opportunities to collaborate across jurisdictions on complex, high-profile projects.
• Supportive culture: A collaborative, partner-led environment offering excellent mentoring and professional development.
• Responsibility and autonomy: The opportunity to manage meaningful workstreams and develop long-term client relationships.