At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on construction and commercial contracts, ensuring legal compliance and strategic support.
- Company: Leading UK infrastructure company with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Flexible work locations within the South-East and strong career growth potential.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on major infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: Experienced solicitor with a valid practising certificate and knowledge of NEC contracts.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
A key UK infrastructure company is seeking an additional construction lawyer due to an increasing workload. Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will undertake a broad ranging and hands-on role covering both construction and commercial contracts.
Key responsibilities:
- Becoming a key legal business partner for procurement, operations, commercial and the wider business across the national network.
- Advising, developing, drafting and negotiating a wide variety of high impact and strategically important contracts that support different parts of the business including:
- Construction contracts for repair and laying of gas mains
- Major infrastructure contracts for bio methane and hydrogen projects
- Commercial agreements for supply of parts, gas supplies, collaboration agreements and data sharing agreements
- Professional services agreements
- Service agreements
- Advising on contract interpretation and disputes arising out of contracts including obtaining external legal support when required.
- Co-ordinating in house and external legal teams to deliver cost effective and pragmatic solutions.
- Supporting on framework agreements, drafting bespoke amendments to standard form contracts and assisting with standardisation of contracts across the business.
- Building strong cross-functional relationships within the wider legal department and within the wider business.
What you will need:
- You will be an experienced construction or commercial solicitor with a valid practising certificate in either England & Wales or in Scotland.
- You will be experienced in construction and/or commercial contracts and specifically you will have experience in the NEC form of Contract.
- You will ideally have some experience of the Utilities Regulations or public procurement or be willing to upskill in this area.
- Enthusiasm, professional motivation, an ability to work well independently and as part of a team and flexibility.
The role is hybrid with 3 days per week in the office in Central London. Other work locations may be a possibility within the South-East.
Construction Lawyer employer: Motus Legal Recruitment
Join a top-tier law firm in Guildford that values its employees through a supportive and collaborative work culture. With competitive remuneration and hybrid working arrangements, this firm prioritises professional development, offering you the chance to grow your career while managing a diverse caseload of high-quality property litigation matters. Experience a workplace where your contributions are recognised and rewarded, making it an excellent choice for meaningful and fulfilling employment.
