Legal Counsel - Transport (London/Hybrid)

Overview

In this in-house role, you will provide broad legal support to a cross-functional transport business, balancing commercial goals with legal protection. You will be part of a small, collaborative team advising on a range of commercial, regulatory and financing matters. You will help structure and negotiate agreements, support procurement and asset projects, and contribute to growth initiatives. This position offers progression and exposure to diverse practice areas with a London hybrid work arrangement. You will make an impact by aligning legal risk with strategic objectives in a major transport group.

Responsibilities

• Structure, draft, negotiate and advise on commercial agreements with train operators, manufacturers, maintenance suppliers and engineers
• Provide proactive and reactive legal support on projects involving procurement, maintenance, operation, refurbishment, insurance, leasing, sale and disposal of rolling stock, plus related construction matters
• Advise on diversification and growth opportunities for the business
• Counsel on a broad range of issues including commercial contracts, regulatory, public procurement, IPR, health and safety, corporate and competition law
• Collaborate with other Legal Team members to share information and provide pragmatic advice
• Advise on asset financing and banking matters related to debt and security structures when applicable

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England & Wales or another Common Law jurisdiction
• 2–5 years post-qualification experience
• Experience in infrastructure, construction or financing (asset or project financing)

• collaborative mindset
• pragmatic problem-solving
• clear communication
• infrastructure and construction law
• financing (asset or project financing)
• public procurement

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