A Senior Legal Counsel opportunity with a Fortune 500 Internationally -headquartered engineering and technology group with close to 300,000 employees globally and a growing European power infrastructure business.

The role sits within its Europe Power Cable Legal Team and is based in London, reporting directly to the Head of Legal.

Client Details

A Fortune 500 Internationally -headquartered engineering and technology group with close to 300,000 employees globally and a growing European power infrastructure business

Description

This position will play a key role supporting major international power cable projects and advising the business on high-value infrastructure matters. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading negotiations of complex EPC contracts from tender stage through to execution.
• Advising on and negotiating project documentation, including submarine and terrestrial cable contracts , installation agreements, and subcontract arrangements.
• Supporting tendering, project delivery and commercial decision-making across the power cable division.

Profile

Suitable candidates will be lawyers who can operate autonomously in a project-driven environment and have experience negotiating complex engineering or infrastructure contracts.

Key requirements include:

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) or lawyer from a common law jurisdiction.
• Approximately 10+ years' PQE .
• Strong experience negotiating high-value commercial contracts.
• Direct exposure to EPC projects , particularly within power, energy, utilities, construction or major infrastructure with a major focus on Offshore / Subsea projects .
• Knowledge of FIDIC and/or NEC contracts .

Job Offer

A competitive salary and benefits package together with hybrid working and strong work life balance/culture.