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Senior Legal Counsel: Power and Infrastructure Projects
Michael Page LegalLondon (South East England)
£100 000 – £140 000 / year
Job description
A Senior Legal Counsel opportunity with a Fortune 500 Internationally -headquartered engineering and technology group with close to 300,000 employees globally and a growing European power infrastructure business.
The role sits within its Europe Power Cable Legal Team and is based in London, reporting directly to the Head of Legal.
Client Details
A Fortune 500 Internationally -headquartered engineering and technology group with close to 300,000 employees globally and a growing European power infrastructure business
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.
Profile
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.
Job Offer
A competitive salary and benefits package together with hybrid working and strong work life balance/culture.