Commercial Projects Solicitor in Leeds

Great opportunity for an experienced Projects Solicitor to join the expanding team of this prestigious national law firm, advising on a wide spectrum of commercial contract matters and procurement work.

This highly regarded firm is seeking an experienced Solicitor to join its growing team. The successful candidate will lead major projects and contribute to the development of innovative contract structures, advising on PFI expiry, variations, and future public–private partnerships. The role includes drafting and negotiating high-value commercial contracts, mentoring junior team members, supporting client training, and driving business development initiatives. There is also the opportunity to gain experience in procurement and develop specialist skills.

The successful candidate will have at least 7 years’ PQE, with substantial technical experience in commercial law, working with government departments or private sector clients contracting with government. You will have strong drafting skills and the ability to provide clear, practical legal advice. Experience in public procurement and holding Security Clearance would be advantageous but is not essential.

As part of an award-winning national firm offering a broad range of specialised legal services to commercial and private clients, you will work across diverse sectors - including private sector organisations, government departments, and contracting authorities - on complex and often nationally significant commercial contracts. You will manage your own matters and aspects of major projects, working closely alongside the partners. This role suits confident, proactive individuals who take initiative and deliver high-quality work.

The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a performance-based bonus, generous pension, and five weeks’ annual leave (with the option to buy or sell an extra week). Hybrid and flexible working options.

Contact Melanie Daly on 0113 320 0575 or email melanie.daly@enllegal.co.uk with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.