At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on construction and commercial contracts, ensuring legal compliance and effective solutions.
- Company: Leading UK infrastructure company with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible work locations within the South-East and strong cross-functional relationships.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact on major infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: Experienced solicitor in construction or commercial law with a valid practising certificate.
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 in London employer: Motus Recruitment
Motus Recruitment is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work culture that empowers Clinical Negligence Solicitors to thrive in their careers. With a focus on professional development and the opportunity to work on high-value cases that make a real impact, employees benefit from hybrid working arrangements and collaboration with esteemed partners in a top-tier ranked team. This role not only promises meaningful work but also fosters growth in a stimulating environment.
