Commercial Legal Counsel Opportunities

4 days ago


Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom East West Rail Company Full time

We are seeking a skilled Commercial Legal Counsel to join our team at the East West Rail Company. This exciting opportunity will allow you to contribute to the development of a nationally significant infrastructure project, providing legal support and advice to our business.

About the Role

As a Legal Counsel, you will work across various practice areas, including commercial, corporate, governance, property, planning, IP/data, and government policy matters. You will have the opportunity to shape your own path within the legal team, reporting directly to the General Counsel and Company Secretary.

Key Responsibilities

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Negotiating, drafting, and reviewing key commercial contracts across our operational remit.
  • Supporting our Operations Team in respect of rail matters, including depot and stabling agreements, track access, rolling stock, and other associated matters.
  • Liaising with external legal advisers on commercial, environmental, planning, policy, and regulatory matters.
  • Collaborating with key stakeholders across the EWR Co business to mitigate risk.
  • Assisting with the delivery of several legal team activities relating to governance, good decision making, establishing standard form legal documents and processes etc.

Our ideal candidate will have experience in corporate, commercial contracts, infrastructure projects, property matters, and/or advising in a public sector environment. Strong contract drafting experience and commercial acumen are also essential.

The salary for this role is £70,000 per annum, plus up to 12% employer's pension contribution, 36 days holiday a year (including bank holidays) + up to 2 days to buy, life assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Perks platform with hundreds of discounts and freebies, On-the-spot and annual awards, Advanced learning and development programmes, Great work-life balance and flexible working opportunities, Enhanced family-friendly policies, Exceptional IT tools.



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