Legal Counsel (Infrastructure) - London

This is an opportunity for a Construction, Projects or Infrastructure Lawyer to join one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects.

Client Details

Our client is a world famous infrastructure and engineering organisation dedicated to improving the living environment in London, UK.

Description

The key responsibilities with this role include:

1. Provision of legal advice on construction, regulatory and commercial issues; or

2. Provision of legal advice in relation to the group's financing programme

NB: Strength in either of these two areas will suffice (candidates with experience of both will be looked upon favourably).

Profile

The successful applicant is likely to:

* be a qualified solicitor, holding a current practising certificate for England and Wales (or equivalent);

* have at least 3 years' of PQE gained working in-house in the projects, construction or infrastructure sectors and/or in private practice, at a top ranked law firm for that candidates specific specialism;

Experience of construction law (NEC contracting) and/or either project or structured finance is highly desirable

Experience in one or more of the following areas of law: public procurement, property law, or planning law is desirable

A demonstrable understanding of commercial considerations as well as the ability to effectively manage risks while maximising commercial opportunities is another key skill set which this business is looking for.

Job Offer

Competitive salary, bonus and an excellent pension, together with numerous other non-monetary benefits.