Senior Legal Counsel – Contracts & Procurement (Infrastructure & Energy Sector)

Senior Legal Counsel – Contracts & Procurement (Infrastructure & Energy Sector)

Full-Time 70000 - 90000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Canon Sphere

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage contracts and procurement for exciting infrastructure and energy projects.
  • Company: Leading firm in the power and infrastructure sector with a strong legal team.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative projects in a thriving industry.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector while honing your legal expertise.
  • Qualifications: Experience in contract management and strong negotiation skills required.

The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.

Role Overview

This position involves taking full responsibility for the end-to-end legal aspects related to projects, procurement, and vendor contracts within the organization. The role requires hands-on experience in contract management across key functional areas of the power and infrastructure sectors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the entire lifecycle of contracts related to projects, vendors, and procurement activities.
  • Gain exposure to legal and contractual functions in the power and infrastructure domain, including procurement compliance, Letters of Credit (LC), Bank Guarantees (BG), warranty clauses, and indemnity terms.
  • Independently draft, review, and negotiate General Conditions of Contracts (GCC), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), Letters of Intent (LoIs), Letters of Award (LoAs), lender-related agreements, financial documents, and other commercial contracts.
  • Oversee both pre-award and post-award contract processes, ensuring compliance, risk assessment, legal correspondence, claims, contract amendments, terminations, and closure.
  • Support in dispute resolution by preparing strategic advice on pre-litigation and litigation matters, reviewing procedures, and addressing legal risks.
  • Collaborate with both internal departments and external stakeholders to draft and finalize various agreements, including subcontracting agreements, joint ventures, frameworks, and consortium arrangements.

Senior Legal Counsel – Contracts & Procurement (Infrastructure & Energy Sector) employer: Canon Sphere

As a leading employer in the infrastructure and energy sector, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. Our employees benefit from comprehensive training programmes, competitive remuneration, and a supportive environment that encourages career advancement. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a balanced work-life experience while contributing to impactful projects that shape the future of energy and infrastructure.

Canon Sphere

Contact Details:

Canon Sphere Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Legal Counsel – Contracts & Procurement (Infrastructure & Energy Sector)

Contract Management
Legal Drafting
Negotiation Skills
Procurement Compliance
Risk Assessment
Dispute Resolution
Stakeholder Collaboration