Legal Director, 8PQE+, Infrastructure, Projects and Energy Finance

Addleshaw Goddard; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking a Legal Director to join their Infrastructure, Projects & Energy team. The role involves drafting and negotiating commercial documents, managing transactions, and mentoring junior colleagues. Candidates should have over 8 years of PQE in relevant sectors and a strong drive for business development. This position offers excellent career advancement opportunities within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years PQE experience in Infrastructure, Projects, Energy, or Transport sectors.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial documents is essential.
• Ability to lead and develop junior talent within the team.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial documents.
• Manage transaction processes efficiently.
• Lead business development activities.

Skills

Commercial negotiation

Business development

Team leadership

Client engagement

Education

Qualified lawyer with 8+ years PQE

Job description

Company description

As part of our on-going growth strategy, we are looking for a Legal Director to join the Manchester Infrastructure, Projects & Energy team to help service their ever-growing roster of clients across social infrastructure, energy and utilities and transport.

Job description

You will have responsibility for drafting and negotiating commercial documents, managing transaction processes, and supervising the contribution of less experienced colleagues.

You will have the opportunity to advise private and public sector clients across all of our key sectors, as well as continuing to build on the expertise you will have developed to date in sectors you have a particular interest in.

Strongly encouraged to take responsibility for business development both by engaging directly with client contacts at networking events and by providing training.

Taking an active role in leading and developing junior talent within the team.

The role offers outstanding career prospects within an expanding, dynamic and sociable team. Our market leading senior development programme will help you map out key objectives and timescales for your career progression.

Required profile

Have at least 8 years PQE + experience within Infrastructure, Projects, Energy and/or Transport sectors.

The ability to actively support comple...