Senior Legal Counsel: Power and Infrastructure Projects

Senior Legal Counsel: Power and Infrastructure Projects

Full-Time 75600 - 92400 Β£ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Michael Page Finance

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead negotiations on major power and infrastructure projects, ensuring successful contract execution.
  • Company: Join a Fortune 500 engineering and technology group with a global presence.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a strong work-life balance.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth in a project-driven environment.
  • Why this job: Make a significant impact on international projects in the energy sector.
  • Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with 10+ years' experience in complex contract negotiations.

The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 Β£ per year.

  • Join a growing international engineering and technology group
  • Play a key role supporting major international projects
  • About Our Client

A Fortune 500 Internationally -headquartered engineering and technology group with close to 300,000 employees globally and a growing European power infrastructure business

Job Description

This position will play a key role supporting major international power cable projects and advising the business on high-value infrastructure matters. Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading negotiations of complex EPC contracts from tender stage through to execution.
  • Advising on and negotiating project documentation, including submarine and terrestrial cable contracts, installation agreements, and subcontract arrangements.
  • Supporting tendering, project delivery and commercial decision-making across the power cable division.
  • The Successful Applicant

Suitable candidates will be lawyers who can operate autonomously in a project-driven environment and have experience negotiating complex engineering or infrastructure contracts.

Key requirements include

  • Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) or lawyer from a common law jurisdiction.
  • Approximately 10+ years' PQE.
  • Strong experience negotiating high-value commercial contracts.
  • Direct exposure to EPC projects, particularly within power, energy, utilities, construction or major infrastructure with a major focus on Offshore / Subsea projects.
  • Knowledge of FIDIC and/or NEC contracts.
  • What's on Offer

A competitive salary and benefits package together with hybrid working and strong work life balance/culture.

  • Job summary
  • Job function
  • Legal
  • Subsector
  • Energy - In House
  • Location
  • London
  • Contract type
  • Permanent
  • Job reference
  • #J-18808-Ljbffr

Senior Legal Counsel: Power and Infrastructure Projects employer: Michael Page Finance

This thriving technology company in Yorkshire is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive culture that prioritises employee development and innovation. With opportunities for professional growth and the potential for the Interim Financial Accountant role to transition into a permanent position, employees can thrive in a dynamic environment while enjoying the benefits of remote working.

Michael Page Finance

Contact Details:

Michael Page Finance Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Legal Counsel: Power and Infrastructure Projects

Negotiation Skills
Contract Law
EPC Contract Management
Project Documentation
Submarine Cable Contracts
Terrestrial Cable Contracts
Commercial Decision-Making