Senior Legal Counsel - Infrastructure/ Projects

JMC Legal Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global infrastructure leader based in London is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel. In this pivotal role, you will advise on strategic projects, lead international commercial contracts, and collaborate on cross-border matters. Ideal candidates are UK-qualified solicitors with over 5 years of experience. This role offers an above-market salary and the chance to work on high-value infrastructure projects contributing to global sustainability goals.

Benefits

Above-market salary

Full benefits package

Opportunities for international travel

Qualifications

• UK-qualified commercial solicitor with over 5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in infrastructure/projects work across multiple jurisdictions.
• Capable of leading transactions and advising senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advise on strategic projects as part of the Head of Legal and the Board.
• Lead on international commercial contracts and construction agreements.
• Collaborate with the international legal team on cross-border issues.

Skills

UK-qualified commercial solicitor

5+ years PQE

Experience in infrastructure/projects work

Strong ability to lead transactions

Proactive and collaborative

Job description

The Opportunity

Join a global infrastructure leader as Senior Legal Counsel from their London HQ. Take a lead role on full life-cycle international projects spanning the power, water, and transport sectors.

The Business

• Over 50 years' experience delivering major infrastructure assets worldwide.
• Portfolio includes airports, bridges, tunnels, dams, hydroelectric plants, and more.
• Works across the entire project life-cycle: financing, design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Strong focus on sustainability and CO₂ reduction, aligned with government climate commitments.
• Recognised for driving innovation in construction processes that improve delivery times and reduce costs without compromising safety or quality.

The Role

• Report to the Head of Legal and the Board, advising on strategic projects.
• Lead on:
  • International commercial contracts
  • Procurement, construction & engineering contracts (FIDIC, EPC)
  • Commercial disputes, PPPs, and arbitrations
• Collaborate with the international legal team on cross-border matters.
• Additional exposure to employment law and compliance.
• Travel required to offices in Europe and the Middle East.

Requirements

• UK-qualified commercial solicitor, 5+ PQE.
• Experience in infrastructure/projects work, ideally across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong ability to lead transactions and advise senior stakeholders.
• Proactive and collaborative, with confidence working at board level.

What's on Offer

• Above-market salary plus full benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead on international, high-value infrastructure projects.
• Exposure across multiple sectors: power, water, transportation.
• Work with a growing legal team at the centre of a business driving global sustainability goals.

This is a rare opportunity for a senior commercial lawyer to play a leading role in one of the world's most established infrastructure groups, shaping projects that have a lasting social and environmental impact.