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Senior Projects Solicitor (Contract)

London Temporary View Job Description
A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced rail lawyer to join its market-leading Projects team on a temporary contract basis, supporting the team through a particularly busy period.
  • Tier 1 Practice
  • Temporary Contract

About Our Client

This is a rare opportunity to join one of the UK's premier rail practices, consistently ranked among the top teams in the market and recognised for its deep sector expertise. The team advises on some of the most significant rail infrastructure, operational, regulatory and commercial projects in the UK and internationally, acting for major public and private sector clients across the rail industry.

  • Tier 1 ranked rail practice with an outstanding market reputation.
  • Advises on projects across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, North America, Latin America and Asia.
  • Part of a wider award-winning Projects group covering infrastructure, transport and energy sectors.

Job Description

You will advise on a wide range of complex rail and infrastructure matters, including:

  • Rail infrastructure development and operations
  • Passenger and freight projects
  • Rolling stock procurement, maintenance, leasing and financing
  • Commercial contracts and concessions
  • Regulatory, access and competition matters
  • Industry reform and strategic projects
  • Rail-related disputes and risk management



The role offers exposure to high-profile domestic and international matters, working alongside recognised sector specialists and advising a blue-chip client base. There will also be opportunities to work across broader transport, infrastructure and projects matters where required.

The Successful Applicant

The team is looking for a commercially minded lawyer with:

  • Strong experience in rail, transport, infrastructure or projects work.
  • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
  • Experience advising on complex commercial contracts and transactions.
  • Strong stakeholder management and client-facing skills.
  • The ability to manage matters independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • A proactive and solutions-focused approach to practice.



This role would suit a senior-level lawyer looking for exposure to high-quality rail and infrastructure work within a highly regarded team on an interim basis.

What's on Offer

  • The opportunity to join one of the UK's leading rail and transport practices, consistently recognised as a market leader in the sector.
  • Exposure to high-profile and complex rail infrastructure, commercial and regulatory matters, acting for major public and private sector clients.
  • A varied workload spanning large-scale projects, strategic advisory work and cross-border matters.
  • The chance to work alongside recognised industry specialists with deep sector expertise and strong client relationships.
Contact
Harry Veale
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7096582
Phone number
+44 207 269 2100

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Property / Construction - Private Practice
Sector
Business Services
Where
London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Harry Veale
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2100
Job reference
JN-092026-7096582