Senior Legal Counsel – PFI Projects (12 months FTC)
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Senior Legal Counsel to support our Projects business units with their day‑to‑day legal requirements. This is a key role providing high quality, pragmatic legal advice across a diverse portfolio of complex PFI and infrastructure projects.
You will work closely with operational, commercial and finance stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor to the business. The role requires a strong grounding in construction law, a solutions‑focused approach, and the ability to navigate the complexities of long term PFI and PPP arrangements.
Key Responsibilities
- Review new business opportunities and provide strategic legal input on risk, structure and delivery
- Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of construction and commercial contracts, including JCT and NEC forms and associated documentation
- Provide transactional support to PFI/PPP project teams, including Deeds of Variation, Early Works Agreements and Letters of Indemnity
- Lead on legal input for complex and strategic projects, ensuring commercially sound outcomes
- Identify legal risks and work with business units to develop effective mitigation strategies
- Support the resolution of legal and commercial issues including contract terminations, payment disputes and other contentious matters
- Engage closely with internal stakeholders across finance, commercial and operations to support decision‑making
- Promote compliance with governance frameworks and internal approval processes
- Deliver and support legal training initiatives within the division
- Develop and maintain precedent documentation to drive efficiency and consistency
- Instruct and manage external legal advisers, ensuring commercially focused and practical advice
About You
- Qualified solicitor or barrister with strong post‑qualification experience
- Extensive experience in construction law, with exposure to PFI and PPP contracts (highly desirable)
- Strong working knowledge of industry standard contracts (JCT, NEC) and related documents such as collateral warranties, parent company guarantees and performance bonds
- Understanding of building safety and higher‑risk building regulations and their implications
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
- Confident leading negotiations and engaging with clients and senior stakeholders
- Commercially astute, with a practical and solutions‑oriented mindset
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, with the ability to own matters with minimal supervision
What Sets You Apart
- Ability to navigate the complexities of PFI/PPP structures and long‑term contractual arrangements
- Strong client relationship skills, with experience leading discussions, negotiations and key project interactions
- A proactive approach that goes beyond legal advice, considering operational delivery and wider business impact
- A focus on adding value through commercially sound contract structuring and strategic thinking
Why Join Us
- Work on high‑profile, complex infrastructure and PFI projects
- Be part of a collaborative and forward‑thinking legal team
- Opportunity to influence strategic decision‑making across the business
- Flexible working arrangements
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Apply Now
If you are an experienced legal professional with a background in construction and PFI/PPP projects and are looking for a role where you can make a meaningful commercial impact, we would like to hear from you.
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