UK In-House Legal Compensation Guide: Energy, Construction & Infrastructure

As the UK accelerates infrastructure investment, net zero initiatives, and public-private partnerships, demand for in-house legal professionals with sector-specific expertise is rising. Companies in energy, construction, and infrastructure face increasing legal and regulatory pressure across planning law, procurement, environmental compliance, labour regulation, and project finance. 

Organisations in renewables, transport, utilities, and major infrastructure projects are expanding legal teams to manage complex contract frameworks such as NEC, FIDIC, and JCT. Legal professionals are needed to mitigate dispute risk and support delivery on high-value, long-term projects.  

Legal counsel with expertise in UK regulation, supply chain risk, ESG reporting, and stakeholder engagement are in high demand, particularly those skilled in joint ventures, government contracts, and cross-border transactions. 

Legal functions are also modernising, with many teams adopting contract automation, AI-powered review tools, and compliance technology to manage growing workloads and enhance commercial agility. These shifts are transforming role profiles and driving changes in compensation, as employers compete for legal talent that blends specialist knowledge with strategic capability. 

Whether you're hiring to support delivery on complex infrastructure projects or evaluating your next move, this guide offers the data needed for well-informed decisions.