Data Centre Construction Counsel (Interim)

Lawyers On Demand; England; On-site; GBP 166,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawyers On Demand is seeking an Interim Construction Lawyer to support data centre and digital infrastructure projects in a fast-paced environment. You will work with an in-house team to drive acquisition, development, and delivery of critical infrastructure across jurisdictions.

You will draft and negotiate complex agreements, advise on site development, procurement strategy, and risk allocation, while coordinating with external counsel across Europe.

Qualifications

• 5-9 PQE with strong non-contentious construction law experience.
• Experience supporting major infrastructure, construction, energy, or data centre projects.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of construction-related agreements, including EPC contracts, consultant appointments, framework agreements, and supply contracts
• Advise on land acquisition, site development, and data centre construction projects
• Support procurement strategy, risk allocation, and contract structuring for complex infrastructure developments
• Advise on leasing and colocation arrangements where required
• Provide practical, commercially focused legal guidance to project and delivery teams
• Coordinate with external counsel across multiple European jurisdictions
• Develop contract playbooks, templates, and scalable legal processes
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered efficiently while appropriately managing risk

Skills

Construction law

Non-contentious

Stakeholder management

Multi-jurisdictional experience

Contract negotiation

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Lawyers On Demand is seeking an Interim Construction Lawyer to support data centre and digital infrastructure projects in a fast-paced environment. You will work with an in-house team to drive acquisition, development, and delivery of critical infrastructure across jurisdictions.

You will draft and negotiate complex agreements, advise on site development, procurement strategy, and risk allocation, while coordinating with external counsel across Europe.