Commercial Projects Senior Solicitor

Overview

Job title: Commercial Projects Senior Solicitor

Location: Oxford

Salary: £78,000-£90,000+

PQE Level: 7+ PQE

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-time

A top-tier national law firm is seeking a commercially astute Senior Associate to join its growing Projects team. This is a rare opportunity to work on high-profile, nationally significant matters across a range of sectors, including defence, health, local government, and broader public-private partnerships.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative and well-regarded team advising government departments, contracting authorities, and private sector clients on complex commercial contracts. The work spans the full lifecycle of major projects, with a particular focus on strategic procurement, contract structuring, and PFI expiry/variation.

• Lead and manage high-value commercial projects across a range of sectors.
• Draft, negotiate, and advise on complex contractual arrangements, including financial and technical schedules.
• Support major procurements, particularly within the defence sector.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to client training programmes.
• Participate in business development initiatives, including tenders, pitches, and client events.
• Optionally develop expertise in public procurement law.

The firm offers a competitive salary, access to significant work, and genuine career development within a supportive and inclusive environment. Recognised as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work and a Platinum Investors in People employer, the firm is committed to helping its people achieve more.

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Oxford or the South East in general please do get in touch with Liam Andrews at Chadwick Nott.

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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, culture or any 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.