Solicitor – Projects – Newly Qualified – Bristol
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full time
Salary: £60,000 to £75,000 (depending on experience)

A leading national law firm is seeking a Newly Qualified Projects Solicitor (qualifying September 2026) to join its highly regarded, market leading Projects team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on innovative, high value and nationally significant projects across a diverse range of sectors, gaining exposure to complex commercial, regulatory and procurement work from day one.

The Role
You will work alongside specialists recognised as leaders in their fields, supporting major clients across sectors including:

• Renewable energy
• Defence
• Sustainable transport and infrastructure
• Public sector procurement

Your work will typically include:

• Commercial and regulatory advice
• Public procurement and subsidy control
• Due diligence on major transactions
• Supporting the delivery of complex infrastructure and energy projects

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys intellectually challenging work, problem solving and operating within fast moving, highly regulated environments.

Candidate Requirements

• This role is suited to a solicitor who:
• Will qualify as a Solicitor in England & Wales by September 2026
• Has completed seats in Projects, Commercial, Banking & Finance, Corporate (M&A) or Construction (desirable but not essential)
• Can demonstrate a genuine interest in the firm’s core sectors
• Has strong analytical, drafting and research skills
• Communicates clearly and confidently with clients and colleagues
• Enjoys working collaboratively within a high performing team
• Brings enthusiasm, curiosity and a proactive approach to learning
• Thrives in a fast paced environment with high quality, complex work

What the Firm Offers

• A collaborative, supportive and progressive culture
• City quality work with national impact
• Transparent and structured career progression
• Guidance and mentoring from market leading experts
• Hybrid working and flexibility
• A firm consistently recognised as a top place to work
• Comprehensive learning and development programmes

How to Apply

If you’re a Newly Qualified Solicitor looking to build your career within a top tier Projects team, we’d be pleased to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a short covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates and is committed to equality of opportunity. Reasonable adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process.