Construction Lawyer (EMEA) - Data Centers in London

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global job board is seeking an experienced Construction Lawyer to provide strategic legal support for their growing data center development portfolio across EMEA. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in construction law and proven experience in major infrastructure projects. Excellent communication skills are essential. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ post-qualification experience in construction law.
• Experience in major infrastructure or data center projects across EMEA.
• Strong commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts.
• Advise on risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Support project and commercial teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage claims and dispute resolution.

Skills

Construction law expertise

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Excellent communication

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Description

About the Role:

We’re looking for an experienced Construction Lawyer to support our rapidly growing data center development portfolio across EMEA. This role will provide strategic legal support on all aspects of project delivery — from design and procurement through to construction, commissioning, and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate construction, consultancy, and procurement contracts.
• Advise on risk management, regulatory compliance, and contract strategy across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support regional project and commercial teams throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Manage claims, variations, and dispute resolution as needed.

Qualifications:

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years’ post-qualification experience in construction law.
• Proven experience in major infrastructure or data center projects across EMEA.
• Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English (additional an advantage).

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