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 growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with strong cross-functional relationships and career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real 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 employer: Motus
Join a forward-thinking law firm in Birmingham that prides itself on its collaborative and entrepreneurial culture, offering a unique platform for Real Estate Partners to thrive. With access to prestigious domestic and international clients, this role not only provides an opportunity for professional growth but also allows you to shape the future of a dynamic team. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to be part of a firm that values quality and innovation in the legal sector.
