Commercial/Construction Solicitor

Elevate Legal Talent; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Legal Talent in London is seeking an experienced Commercial or Construction Solicitor to support high-value construction, infrastructure and commercial projects on a 5-month Fixed-Term Contract. The role involves drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex agreements and advising on contract interpretation and disputes.

UK-qualified with a valid practising certificate, NEC/NEC4 experience is highly desirable and in-house experience is welcome.

Qualifications

• UK-qualified solicitor with a valid practising certificate.
• Strong experience across construction and/or commercial contracts.
• Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial and construction agreements.
• NEC / NEC4 experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with IT contracts, professional services, supply and service agreements.
• Exposure to utilities, infrastructure, energy or public procurement is desirable.
• Experience advising on contract interpretation and disputes.
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice.
• Comfortable working autonomously 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 preferred, but not essential.

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 and support senior management.

Skills

Drafting & negotiating contracts

Commercial contracts

Construction contracts

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Autonomous work

Prioritization

Advising senior management

Education

UK-qualified solicitor with practising certificate

Tools

NEC / NEC4 experience

IT contracts

Professional services agreements

Job description

Commercial / Construction Solicitor | 5-Month FTC | London

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

Location: Farringdon, London

Working pattern: 2 days per week in the office

Duration: 5-month Fixed-Term Contract

What we’re looking for

• UK-qualified solicitor with a valid practising certificate
• Strong experience across construction and/or commercial contracts
• Proven ability to draft, review and negotiate complex commercial and construction agreements
• NEC / NEC4 experience is highly desirable
• Experience with IT contracts, professional services, supply and service agreements would be advantageous
• Exposure to utilities, infrastructure, energy or public procurement is desirable
• Experience advising on contract interpretation and disputes
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice
• Comfortable working autonomously 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 preferred, but not essential

This is a great opportunity for a solicitor who enjoys working closely with the business and wants to be involved in high-value, strategically important projects.