Commercial Infrastructure Solicitor PFI

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

Job summary

A prominent organization in the South East is seeking a Commercial Infrastructure Solicitor for a permanent role. This position offers flexible working and involves managing significant PFI contracts and advising on major infrastructure projects. Ideal for solicitors transitioning from public sector or practice wanting new challenges.

Benefits

Company & performance-related bonus

Generous pension scheme with up to 11% company contribution

Life assurance (4x annual salary)

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing and negotiating PFI contracts.
• Strong understanding of PFI contract lifecycle management.
• Experience in construction law and/or Public Procurement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the in-house legal team on engineering and construction matters.
• Manage lifecycle of PFI contracts.
• Draft, negotiate, and finalize complex commercial contracts.

Skills

Managing and negotiating PFI contracts

Commercial risk assessment

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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Client:

Sellick Partnership

Location:

exeter, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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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 function and taking on a range of work of national significance.

The successful Commercial Infrastructure Solicitor will be able to benefit from flexible working but will be required to attend the office in the South East at least once a week.

This role is perfect for an individual with proven experience managing and negotiating Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts, including performance monitoring, commercial risk assessment, and stakeholder liaison across public and private sector interfaces.

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

Experience in construction law and/ or Public Procurement would also be beneficial, however is not a necessity.

As a Commercial Infrastrucure Solicitor, your role will include, but is not limited to:

• Collaborate with the in-house legal team and wider business units to advise on engineering and construction matters related to large infrastructure projects
• Managing and overseeing the lifecycle of Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts
• Draft, negotiate, and finalize complex commercial contracts.
• Provide guidance on public procurement regulations and legal policies.
• Engage in the early stages of contentious and non-contentious legal matters.
• Company & performance-related bonus
• Generous pension scheme with up to 11% company contribution
• Life assurance (4x annual salary)
• 25 days annual leave

This is a brilliant opportunity for a Solicitor wanting to make the move from the Public Sector, a change from Practice or an in-house lawyer searching for their next challenge. This role will see the successful Infrastructure Solicitor working on some of the largest projects in the UK. These projects are of national importance, with them being a priority within the government.

If this role sounds like the right one for you, apply NOW to ensure you do not miss this opportunity!

If interested in the role and want to know more, please contact Zac Carter at our Manchester office now on 0161 834 1642 , to find out more about this brilliant opportunity.