Legal Director- Construction

GreenScale is a sustainable data centre platform supporting the advanced digital infrastructure of hyperscale, AI and cloud customers. GreenScale is committed to providing a scalable and sustainable data centre platform that will not only serve advanced digital infrastructure clients but also positively contribute to the energy infrastructure and local communities in which it operates.

Strategically placed in Europe’s expanding data centre regions, GreenScale’s data centres will positively contribute to energy ecosystems, supporting grid stability through alternative power solutions and anchoring renewable developments in the market. Through our deep industry knowledge and European expertise, GreenScale will positively impact communities by providing a more robust energy infrastructure that supports local economic growth.

Our Culture and Values

At GreenScale, we are more than a data centre provider — we’re building the foundation for a sustainable digital future. Our mission is to create energy-efficient, Cloud and AI-ready data centres that positively contribute to the grid, local communities, and the digital economy. We believe that how we work together is just as important as what we build. We foster a culture of collaboration, ownership and innovation, where diverse perspectives lead to better solutions. We challenge ideas, debate respectfully, and come together to make the best decisions. Once aligned, we execute with full commitment and shared purpose.

We’re looking for people who:

• Take Ownership – You don’t just identify problems; you take responsibility for solving them.
• Engage in Constructive Debate – You challenge ideas respectfully, influence outcomes positively, and maintain strong relationships.
• Think Sustainably – You make decisions that balance commercial needs with environmental and social responsibility.
• Drive Innovation – You embrace change, explore new ideas, and push boundaries in a fast-paced environment.
• Work as One Team – You break down silos, share knowledge, and support each other to achieve shared goals.
• Embrace Diversity – You seek out different perspectives, value inclusive collaboration, and help create a workplace where everyone belongs.

At GreenScale, you won’t just have a job — you’ll help shape the future of sustainable digital infrastructure, with a team who are Working Together with Common Purpose for Positive Outcomes. If this sounds like the kind of place where you’d thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

The Construction Lawyer will provide expert legal support across the full lifecycle of GreenScale’s data centre and infrastructure projects, from land acquisition and pre-construction through to construction, delivery and operation. Reporting to the General Counsel, this role will play a central part in structuring, negotiating and managing construction and engineering contracts, and in managing risk across a fast-moving, capital-intensive development programme. You will work closely with the Development, Construction, Commercial and Finance teams, supporting projects across multiple European jurisdictions and covering a broad range of commercial and general legal work beyond construction matters. The role is hands-on and commercially focused, suited to someone who can provide pragmatic advice at pace and help teams make confident decisions in a high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Contract Drafting & Negotiation - Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of construction and engineering contracts, including build-to-suit, powered-shell, turnkey, design-and-build and EPC arrangements.
• Advise on and negotiate pre-construction services agreements, professional appointments, collateral warranties, framework agreements and subcontracts.
• Work with standard-form contracts (including FIDIC, JCT, NEC and bespoke international forms) and adapt them to project and jurisdictional requirements.
• Prepare and negotiate ancillary documentation, including bonds, guarantees, parent company guarantees and letters of intent.
• Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice throughout the project lifecycle, from procurement and mobilisation to completion and handover.
• Identify, assess and mitigate legal and contractual risk across the development programme.
• Advise on contractual mechanisms including variations, extensions of time, liquidated damages, payment and termination.
• Lead and manage the contentious elements of projects, including construction disputes, claims, adjudication, mediation and litigation or arbitration, working with external counsel where appropriate.
• Manage day-to-day risks and legal issues arising across the project portfolio, escalating material matters to the General Counsel as appropriate.

Commercial & General Legal Support

• Cover a broad range of commercial and general legal work in support of the business, beyond construction matters.
• Support commercial and contract matters in respect of tenders, procurement, negotiations and ongoing operational matters.
• Advise on project finance arrangements and support financing workstreams as they interface with project delivery.
• Support the General Counsel on strategic, corporate and other legal matters as required.

Cross-Jurisdictional & Stakeholder Support

• Support projects across multiple European jurisdictions, coordinating with local counsel on matters of local law and procedure.
• Advise internal stakeholders, including the Development, Construction, Commercial and Finance teams, in a clear and accessible manner.
• Support land acquisition, real estate and planning workstreams as they interface with construction delivery.
• Advise on sustainability, renewable energy and community-related contractual obligations relevant to GreenScale’s development model.

Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of template documents, playbooks and internal processes.
• Support the instruction and management of external legal advisers, including managing budgets and delivery.
• Keep abreast of legal and regulatory developments affecting construction, infrastructure and data centre projects.
• Support, supervise and mentor more junior members of the legal team.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with significant post-qualification experience in construction and engineering law; equivalent qualifications in other jurisdictions may be considered.
• Demonstrable experience advising on major construction, engineering or infrastructure projects, ideally including data centres.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills across a range of construction contracts and standard forms (FIDIC, NEC, JCT or equivalent).