Legal Director, 8PQE+, Infrastructure, Projects and Energy Finance

CompanyAddleshaw Goddard

LocationManchester Area, United Kingdom

Posted At11/26/2025

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Financial managers and directors

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£75,100 (£38.51 per hour)

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Description

As part of our on-going growth strategy, we are looking for a Legal Director to join the Manchester Infrastructure, Projects & Energy team to help service their ever-growing roster of clients across social infrastructure, energy and utilities and transport.

What You'll Do:

You will have the opportunity to advise private and public sector clients across all of our key sectors, as well as continuing to build on the expertise you will have developed to date in sectors you have a particular interest in.

You will have responsibility for drafting and negotiating commercial documents, managing transaction processes, and supervising the contribution of less experienced colleagues.
Strongly encouraged to take responsibility for business development both by engaging directly with client contacts at networking events and by providing training.
Taking an active role in leading and developing junior talent within the team.
The role offers outstanding career prospects within an expanding, dynamic and sociable team. Our market leading senior development programme will help you map out key objectives and timescales for your career progression.

Who We're Looking For:

Have at least 8 years’ PQE + experience within Infrastructure, Projects, Energy and/or Transport sectors.
The ability to actively support complex transactions and drive to contribute to the general upkeep of the group (whether that be to training, precedents, or know-how generally).
You enjoy being client-facing and have enthusiasm for intellectually challenging work, are ambitious and confident to deliver at the highest standard

Why Choose Us?

Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

Interested? If this role sounds like your next career step, we'd love to hear from you. Click the Apply button to view the full role profile on our website and start your application!