Commercial Infrastructure Solicitor PFI

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Commercial Infrastructure Solicitor for a permanent role based in the South East of England. This position offers flexible working arrangements and involves significant responsibilities related to managing Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contracts on large-scale national projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of contract management and experience in legal matters related to construction and public procurement.

Benefits

Company & performance-related bonus

Generous pension scheme (up to 11% contribution)

Life assurance (4x annual salary)

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with in-house legal team on infrastructure projects.
• Manage lifecycle of PFI contracts.
• Draft, negotiate, and finalize complex commercial contracts.
• Provide guidance on public procurement regulations.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract Management

Stakeholder Liaison

Risk Assessment

Education

Qualified Solicitor

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 benefit from flexible working but will be required to attend the office in the South East at least once a week.

This role is ideal 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 be beneficial but is not essential.

As a Commercial Infrastructure Solicitor, your responsibilities will include:

1. Collaborating with the in-house legal team and wider business units on engineering and construction matters related to large infrastructure projects.
2. Managing and overseeing the lifecycle of PFI contracts.
3. Drafting, negotiating, and finalizing complex commercial contracts.
4. Providing guidance on public procurement regulations and legal policies.
5. Engaging in early stages of contentious and non-contentious legal matters.

Benefits include:

• 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 great opportunity for a Solicitor looking to move from the Public Sector, seeking a change from practice or an in-house lawyer searching for their next challenge. The successful Infrastructure Solicitor will work on some of the UK's largest projects, which are of national importance and a government priority.

If this role interests you, apply now to avoid missing out!

For more information, contact Zac Carter at our Manchester office on 0161 834 1642.