Are you a commercially astute Lawyer with a passion for infrastructure and long-term, high-value contracts? We’re looking for a Project Lawyer to join our dynamic legal team, working on commercial aspects of nationally significant infrastructure projects. If you have experience in PFI or NEC contracts and thrive, in high-stakes environment, where you can truly make a difference we want to hear from you.
Role Overview:
As a Project Lawyer, you will provide high-quality legal support across a portfolio of major infrastructure projects, ensuring legal risk is proactively managed and the company’s interests are protected. This role is ideal for a solicitor with a strong background in commercial law and hands-on experience with complex, long-term agreements ( 5-40 years) such as Private Finance Initiatives (PFI) or NEC contracts.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead the legal review, drafting, and negotiation of complex and high-value commercial agreements for national infrastructure projects.
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Provide specialist legal advice on contract structures, obligations, and risk mitigation, particularly within the framework of NEC or PFI contracts.
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Advise stakeholders across the business on legal risks, compliance issues, and best practices relating to large-scale project delivery.
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Collaborate closely with procurement, finance, operations, and senior leadership to align legal strategy with commercial and operational goals.
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Handle contractual disputes and manage legal claims in collaboration with external counsel.
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Keep abreast of legal and regulatory developments affecting infrastructure and construction law, advising the business of relevant changes.
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Provide training and legal insight to internal stakeholders to promote compliance and risk awareness.
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Manage and liaise with external legal advisors when required to support complex legal matters.
Qualifications and Experience:
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Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales
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Proven track record of working with PFI, NEC, or similar long-term, high-value contractual frameworks in infrastructure or infrastructure projects.
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Strong grounding in UK commercial law and excellent understanding of contract risk allocation, procurement law, and public-private partnerships.
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Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills with the ability to translate legal complexity into practical business solutions.
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Demonstrable experience working cross-functionally in an in-house legal team or within a leading law firm.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the confidence to advise senior stakeholders.
Why Join Us?
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Play a central legal role in delivering critical national infrastructure.
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Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking legal team.
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Work on impactful, long-term projects that shape communities and the economy.
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Competitive salary and benefits package.
Apply today to take the next step in your legal career and help shape the future of infrastructure