Commercial Infrastructure Solicitor PFI

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

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Commercial Infrastructure Solicitor to join their in-house legal team in the South East. This permanent role involves managing significant PFI contracts and offers flexible working arrangements. With opportunities to work on national projects, it is ideal for a Solicitor with a strong legal background and contract management experience.

Benefits

Company & performance-related bonus

Generous pension scheme with 11% company contribution

Life assurance (4x annual salary)

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing PFI contracts.
• Strong understanding of PFI contract lifecycle management.
• Experience in construction law beneficial.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Negotiating skills

Performance monitoring

Commercial risk assessment

Stakeholder liaison

Construction law knowledge

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, focusing 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.

Responsibilities include:

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

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 an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor seeking to transition from the Public Sector, practice, or looking for their next in-house role. 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.