Legal Assistant jobs in United Kingdom

Location: Oxford

Salary: £78k-£100k - depending on experience

PQE Level: 5+

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-time

My client, a UK Top 100 law firm, is renowned for its strength in commercial, projects, and corporate law. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced solicitor (5+ PQE) to join a leading team delivering complex, high-value work for both public and private sector clients.

You will advise on PFI operational matters, including expiry and variation, and support clients on future public-private partnerships and PFI successor models. The role also involves advising on renewables and low‑carbon projects, such as heat networks, solar, and decentralised energy schemes. You will structure, draft, and negotiate high‑value commercial contracts, including detailed financial and technical schedules. This work is at the leading‑edge of what is available in the regions, providing a hard‑to‑miss role for those with strong commercial experience.

As a senior member of the team, you will mentor and supervise junior lawyers while contributing to client training initiatives. Collaborating with market‑leading partners, you'll handle strategically significant projects with Government departments and major corporations. The firm offers a competitive salary, clear progression, and a collaborative culture where your expertise and leadership will be truly valued.

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Oxfordshire or the Southeast in general please do get in touch with Will Webster at Chadwick Nott.

Tel: 0117 945 1634
Mob: 0773 370 0509
Email: willwebster@chadwicknott.co.uk

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.