Senior Compliance Counsel for Infrastructure & Energy

Civil Works Alliance; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major infrastructure project group in the UK is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel (Compliance) to provide strategic legal support for the Sizewell C nuclear power project. The ideal candidate will have significant compliance experience, especially in the energy or construction sectors. Responsibilities include overseeing compliance with UK laws, managing disputes, and advising on complex regulatory matters. This is a full-time position ideally suited for a qualified UK solicitor with robust stakeholder engagement skills and a minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified UK solicitor with significant experience in compliance and regulatory matters.
• A minimum of 4 years’ post‑qualification experience.
• Strong track record of embedding compliance frameworks into large project environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on contractual and compliance matters.
• Develop processes to ensure compliance with relevant UK laws.
• Advise on risk mitigation and manage disputes.

Skills

Compliance and regulatory experience

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Education

Qualified UK solicitor

Job description

A major infrastructure project group in the UK is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel (Compliance) to provide strategic legal support for the Sizewell C nuclear power project. The ideal candidate will have significant compliance experience, especially in the energy or construction sectors. Responsibilities include overseeing compliance with UK laws, managing disputes, and advising on complex regulatory matters. This is a full-time position ideally suited for a qualified UK solicitor with robust stakeholder engagement skills and a minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience.