Construction Lawyer - In House - Data Centres

Lawyers On Demand Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal support firm in Greater London is seeking a mid to senior Construction lawyer to support data centre operations expansion across Europe. This role involves managing construction matters for acquisitions and builds, particularly for data centres. You will collaborate with an in-house expert to deliver on ambitious growth plans. The contract is for 6 to 12 months and requires expertise in managing complex projects and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction law, ideally related to data centre projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple matters and prioritize effectively.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support the acquisition and build-out of data centres.
• Work closely with an in-house construction expert.
• Deliver on ambitious growth plans in non-contentious matters.

Skills

Construction Expertise

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Simplifying Complex Topics

Job description

Our client is experiencing rapid growth and requires specialist strategic construction support as their business expands data centre operations across Europe. We are looking for a mid to senior Construction lawyer to support them for 6 to 12 months.

What You’ll Do

You’ll play a key role in supporting the acquisition, build-out, and, in some cases, lease co-locations for additional data centres. Working closely with an experienced in-house construction expert, you’ll help deliver ambitious growth plans. The work will be varied and focused on non-contentious construction matters.

What We’re Looking For

• Construction Expertise: Ideally with experience in data centre projects
• Ability to manage multiple matters, set priorities, and drive tasks/projects to completion with structure and clarity
• Skilled at simplifying complex topics, engaging stakeholders, and creating compelling decks and dashboards to highlight business risk
• Trusted collaborator who can align stakeholders and navigate ambiguity and competing priorities

Contract Details

• Working Pattern: Full-time
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Duration: 6–12 months