Construction Counsel (EMEA Data Centers)

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; Remote; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a Construction Counsel for data center projects across EMEA. The role requires over 5 years of legal experience in construction, focusing on contract negotiation and legal guidance for business teams. This remote position, suitable for candidates in Dublin, London, or Madrid, involves supporting major construction projects and requires an active law license. Ideal applicants will demonstrate effective communication and the ability to manage legal inquiries independently.

Qualifications

• 5+ years advising on construction-related issues at a top law firm or in-house.
• Experience negotiating engineering and construction contracts.
• Fluency in English and experience in data center infrastructure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as legal point of contact for regional EPC teams.
• Advise on construction-related issues and negotiate contracts.
• Manage regional construction outside counsel.

Skills

Construction Law

Contract Negotiation

Legal Communication

Education

Active license to practice law

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Legal.io

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cardiff, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

Legal.io is working with a leading technology company who is seeking an Construction Counsel help with data center projects in EMEA for a one year contract. This is a 32 - 40 hour per week position remote in Dublin, London, or Madrid. While it is remote, it is helpful if the candidate has the ability to go into the offices in that area as needed.

Scope of Work

Title: Construction Counsel, EMEA (Secondment)

Experience: 5+ Years

Location: Remote (Dublin, Ireland - London, UK, or Madrid, Spain)

Duration: 12 Months (From July 2025 - July 2026

Pay Rate: $90 - $110 / hr

Overview

• The Client requires an attorney to support large scale data center construction projects in the EMEA region. The Contractor must be capable of working independently and have relevant construction experience and expertise in the EMEA region. Their work will primarily be providing clear and concise guidance to our business teams, and streamlining and scaling legal and contracting processes.
• The Contractor will work directly with the Client's business teams (i.e., legal department clients) with oversight from in-house counsel. We therefore need the Contractor to fully own issues and projects, escalate as needed, and find efficient ways to keep us updated. We expect our Contractors to stay ahead of their business clients, see the big picture, act as facilitators, communicate effectively, be innovative and flexible, set reasonable deadlines capable of meeting business needs, and work efficiently to accomplish tasks in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

The Contractor will be responsible for supporting business teams in countries throughout the EMEA region, and will:

• Be a legal point of contact for regional EPC teams for all construction-related legal inquiries.
• Advise on and help to resolve construction-related issues and claims in the applicable region including contract interpretation.
• Independently negotiate construction and architecture/engineering contracts for the applicable region.
• Help manage regional construction outside counsel.
• Participate in legal construction training for clients.
• The Contractor will not be provided country specific local law advice.

Qualifications:

• Substantive Law Experience: The Contractor should have at least 5 years of experience advising on construction-related issues at a top international law firm or in-house at a technology, construction, or real estate company. The Contractor should also have experience negotiating engineering and construction contracts and dealing with construction EOT/cost claims.
• Private Practice Experience: 5 years experience at an international law firm.
• In-House Experience: In house experience in construction is preferable.
• Other Requirements: Must have an active license to practice law. Fluency in English. Prior experience counseling on data center infrastructure also preferred.

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