Interim Construction Lawyer | Data Centres & Digital Infrastructure
This is a unique opportunity to support major infrastructure projects in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, advising on the development and expansion of large-scale data centre capacity across multiple jurisdictions.
The Opportunity
Working alongside a specialist in-house construction team, you'll provide strategic legal support on complex infrastructure developments, helping to drive the acquisition, development, and delivery of critical digital infrastructure projects.
You'll partner closely with stakeholders across real estate, procurement, finance, and technical teams while playing a key role in shaping scalable legal processes to support continued growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of construction-related agreements, including EPC contracts, consultant appointments, framework agreements, and supply contracts
- Advise on land acquisition, site development, and data centre construction projects
- Support procurement strategy, risk allocation, and contract structuring for complex infrastructure developments
- Advise on leasing and colocation arrangements where required
- Provide practical, commercially focused legal guidance to project and delivery teams
- Coordinate with external counsel across multiple European jurisdictions
- Develop contract playbooks, templates, and scalable legal processes
- Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered efficiently while appropriately managing risk
About You
- Qualified lawyer,5-9 PQE with strong non-contentious construction law experience
- Experience gained either in-house or in private practice supporting major infrastructure, construction, energy, or data centre projects
- Comfortable managing multiple workstreams in a fast-moving business environment
- Strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience working across international jurisdictions is highly desirable
- Full-time
- Immediate start
- All engagement models considered (Inside IR35, Outside IR35, PAYE, Fixed-Term Contract)
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Construction Counsel in England employer: Lawyers On Demand
LOD is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters creativity and innovation in the legal sector. With a commitment to employee growth, you will have opportunities to lead strategic projects and shape the future of legal services while working alongside a talented team in a fast-growing environment. Our headquarters provides a unique chance to influence change in the industry, making your role as Recruitment Manager/Senior Manager both meaningful and rewarding.
