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Projects Solicitor

Think Legal Recruitment

York

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 90,000

Full time

21 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Projects Solicitor to join its leading team in Leeds. This role offers the chance to work on high-value projects in the energy sector, including bioenergy and renewables, while collaborating with a standout team. With a focus on career progression and a market-leading salary, this position provides flexibility with hybrid working options. Ideal for those looking to specialize in projects law or strong commercial contracts lawyers, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Engage in meaningful work that challenges you while enjoying a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Top-End Salary
Flexible Working
Career Progression
Informal Coffee Chats

Qualifications

  • Qualified solicitor with 2-6 years of post-qualification experience.
  • Strong background in commercial contracts or projects law.

Responsibilities

  • Manage complex, high-value projects in the energy sector.
  • Collaborate with a strong team structure to deliver exceptional quality work.

Skills

Commercial Contracts Law
Project Management
Negotiation Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Projects Solicitor | 2-6 PQE | Leading Leeds Firm

Leeds

A rare opportunity has arisen to join a truly market-leading Projects team at a top-tier commercial law firm in Leeds.

Why This Role?

  1. Exceptional Quality Work – Complex, high-value projects, often acting against Magic Circle and leading US firms.
  2. Energy Sector Focus – Significant work in bioenergy, carbon capture, and renewables projects.
  3. A Standout Team in Leeds – No other team quite like it in the region.
  4. Strong Team Structure – 2 Partners, 4 Senior Associates, 3 Associates, plus a dedicated trainee, paralegal, and PAs.
  5. Career Progression – Genuine opportunity to climb the ranks in a well-established, low-turnover team.
  6. Top-End Yorkshire Salary – Market-leading remuneration with a reasonable chargeable hours target.
  7. Hybrid & Flexible Working – 2-3 days in the office, flexibility on how you structure your day.

The firm is open to applications from both projects lawyers and strong commercial contracts lawyers looking to specialise.

The Partners are happy to have an informal coffee chat as a first step.

For more details, please contact Graham Rawlinson at Think Legal Recruitment - graham@thinklegalrecruitment.com
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