Commercial Infrastructure Solicitor PFI

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Commercial Infrastructure Solicitor to join its established in-house legal team in South East England. The role includes managing Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts, and offers flexible working arrangements alongside competitive benefits such as a performance-related bonus and generous pension scheme. This is a prime opportunity to work on significant projects prioritized by the government.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Generous pension scheme (up to 11% employer contribution)

Life assurance (4x salary)

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and negotiating PFI contracts.
• Strong understanding of PFI contract lifecycle management.
• Experience in construction law or public procurement is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Advising on engineering and construction matters related to large infrastructure projects.
• Managing the lifecycle of PFI contracts.
• Drafting, negotiating, and finalizing complex commercial contracts.

Skills

Negotiation

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Liaison

Job description

Location: South East England

Contract Type: Permanent

A Commercial Infrastructure Solicitor is required to join a major organisation based in the South East on a permanent basis. The Commercial Infrastructure Solicitor will be joining an established in-house legal team and handling a range of work of national significance.

The successful candidate will benefit from flexible working arrangements but will need to attend the office in the South East at least once a week.

This role is ideal for someone with proven experience managing and negotiating Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts, including performance monitoring, risk assessment, and stakeholder liaison across public and private sectors.

The candidate should have a strong understanding of PFI contract lifecycle management, focusing on contract handback, asset condition assessment, and compliance with financial and legal obligations.

Experience in construction law or public procurement is beneficial but not essential.

As a Commercial Infrastructure Solicitor, your responsibilities will include:

• Advising on engineering and construction matters related to large infrastructure projects in collaboration with the legal team and business units
• Managing the lifecycle of PFI contracts
• Drafting, negotiating, and finalizing complex commercial contracts
• Providing guidance on procurement regulations and legal policies
• Handling legal matters, both contentious and non-contentious

Benefits include:

• Performance-related bonus
• Generous pension scheme with up to 11% employer contribution
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• 25 days annual leave

This is a great opportunity for solicitors transitioning from the public sector, practice, or in-house roles seeking their next challenge. You will work on some of the UK's largest and most important projects, prioritized by the government.

To apply or learn more, contact Zac Carter at our Manchester office on 0161 834 1642. Don't miss this opportunity!