Senior Project Lawyer

Comprehensive benefits package that rewards hard work and dedication and supports physical and psychological health.

Cutting‑edge productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot.

Responsibilities

• Work as a key strategic partner and trusted legal advisor to the Project Management team throughout the project life‑cycle.
• Provide professional, tailored legal advice, including but not limited to:

• General interpretation and application of main project contracts and supply chain documents.
• Third‑party and regulated obligations where appropriate.
• Support the procurement team in drafting and negotiating supply chain contracts.
• Assist in avoiding and reducing formal claims and disputes, and manage formal disputes with external counsel as required.
• Interpret, apply and prepare compensation events and relief events.
• Assistance and management of data capture, document management, and record‑keeping requirements.
• Advise on UK regulatory frameworks including safety, environmental obligations and data protection.
• Monitor, train, and ensure compliance with applicable law and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the UK&I Legal team to develop and implement strategies, policies and practices for project legal, contractual and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare effective, legally enforceable contractual documentation.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with all relevant Ferrovial Construction policies, procedures, and the Ferrovial Group Code of Ethics.
• Represent the Project and Ferrovial professionally, positively and respectfully.
• Demonstrate safety leadership and participate in continual improvement of safety and environmental plans.
• Notify management promptly of any safety, environmental, or hazardous incidents.
• Stay compliant with site Health & Safety Plans, emergency procedures, and Environmental Plans.
• Participate in safety forums, drills, trials, and inspections.
• Protect Ferrovial property, documents, and data, maintaining confidentiality and security requirements.
• Ensure fitness for work, supporting colleagues and direct reports to maintain a safe working environment.
• Oversee and manage all legal aspects of project delivery for a major project.
• Draft, negotiate, and settle downstream procurement contracts and advise on project contracts.
• Set up and monitor contract administration procedures, providing training as needed.
• Identify and advise on risks during delivery.
• Advise on claims and disputes in conjunction with external counsel.
• Assist in dispute avoidance, management, and resolution.
• Attend tender, contract, and dispute resolution discussions and negotiations.
• Prepare reports, memoranda, correspondence, and other documents as necessary.
• Participate in legal and commercial processes related to project operations across relevant phases.
• Respond to enquiries and complaints promptly, notifying relevant project members and client representatives.
• Assist the project team in organising approvals and permits.

Qualifications

• Admitted as a solicitor of England and Wales, or qualified in another common‑law jurisdiction.
• Minimum 7 years of unrestricted practising legal experience, skilled in negotiating, drafting, and advising on project and supply contracts.
• Experience in dispute resolution, claims management, litigation, and settlement negotiations is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience acting within a mega infrastructure or civil construction portfolio.
• Knowledge of UK safety and environmental legislation, contract and commercial law in construction and government projects.
• Strong understanding of contract law and its application in construction civil and government project environments.
• Previous experience working within project‑oriented teams.
• Ability to coordinate legal information sessions when required.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with a strong client focus.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical, and drafting abilities.
• Ability to manage conflict and disputes constructively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Capability to multi‑task and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Experience working autonomously in an agile, fast‑paced environment.
• Highly motivated, professional attitude and ability to add value to major project delivery.
• Calm, effective interpersonal skills in challenging situations.
• Advanced computer proficiency, particularly MS Office.