Solicitor – Projects – Newly Qualified – Bristol

Overview

In this Newly Qualified Projects Solicitor role, you will support a market-leading Projects team on high-value, national projects across sectors like renewable energy, defence, and infrastructure. You’ll handle commercial and regulatory work, public procurement, and due diligence, collaborating with sector leaders from day one. The position offers structured progression, mentoring, and hybrid working in a top-tier firm with national impact. This is a chance to shape complex, regulated projects while advancing your early-career development.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working and flexibility
• Structured career progression
• Mentoring from market-leading experts
• Comprehensive learning and development programmes
• Inclusive equality of opportunity

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial and regulatory advice
• Handle public procurement and subsidy control matters
• Conduct due diligence on major transactions
• Support delivery of complex infrastructure and energy projects

Key requirements

• Will qualify as a Solicitor in England & Wales by September 2026
• Seats in Projects, Commercial, Banking & Finance, Corporate (M&A) or Construction (desirable)
• Demonstrate genuine interest in core sectors
• Strong analytical, drafting and research skills
• Clear and confident client/colleague communication
• Collaborative in a high-performing team
• Proactive learning attitude
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-quality work environments

• Collaborative
• Strong communication
• Problem solving
• Analytical skills
• Drafting and legal research
• Due diligence

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