Commercial/Construction Solicitor

Elevate; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate is seeking an experienced Commercial/Construction Solicitor to support a range of important construction, infrastructure and commercial projects.

Location: Farringdon – 2 days per week. Duration: 5-month FTC. You will advise senior managers and directors, draft and negotiate complex agreements, and handle contract interpretation and disputes with a pragmatic, business-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with a valid practising certificate in the UK.
• Around 5 years PQE, although candidates with relevant experience outside this range will be considered.
• Strong experience in construction and/or commercial contracts.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial and construction agreements.
• NEC/NEC4 experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support across construction, infrastructure and commercial projects.
• Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial and construction agreements.
• Advise on contract interpretation and disputes.
• Advise senior managers and directors with pragmatic, business-focused legal advice.

Skills

UK solicitor

5 years PQE

contract drafting

NEC/NEC4 experience

commercial contracts

construction experience

stakeholder management

communication skills

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Commercial or Construction Solicitor to provide legal support across a range of strategically important construction, infrastructure and commercial projects.

Location: Farringdon – 2 days per week

Duration: 5-month FTC

Key Requirements

• Qualified solicitor with a valid practising certificate in the UK.
• Around 5 years PQE, although candidates with relevant experience outside this range will be considered.
• Strong experience in construction and/or commercial contracts.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial and construction agreements.
• NEC/NEC4 experience highly desirable.
• Experience with IT contracts, professional services, supply and service agreements is advantageous.
• Experience in utilities, infrastructure, energy or public procurement is desirable.
• Ability to advise on contract interpretation and disputes.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice.
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with confidence advising senior managers and directors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• In-house experience is preferred but not essential.