Construction Contracts Lawyer

ZipRecruiter; London Borough of Harrow; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority is seeking a Construction Lawyer for a 6 to 12 months contract based in North West London, with flexible working options available. The role includes managing construction law cases, drafting major contracts, and guiding procurement processes. Qualified solicitors with local authority experience are encouraged to apply for this opportunity.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Weekly payroll

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' PQE required.
• Experience within a local authority is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of construction law matters through to completion.
• Draft NEC/JCT contracts and manage high-value infrastructure projects.
• Advise on Public Contract Regulations and manage procurements via Framework Agreements.

Skills

Construction Law

Contract Management

Public Contract Regulations

Education

Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister

Job description

Job Description

Service Care Legal are currently recruiting for a highly-regarded local authority who are seeking a Construction Lawyer to join their team on as contract basis. Please find below further details regarding this role.

ROLE: Construction Lawyer
LOCATION: North West London / can be done fully remotew
CONTRACT: 6 to 12 months with possibility of extension
RATE: £55.00 to £60.00per hour LTD (£52.81ph PAYE inc., £47.12ph PAYE exc.)- DOE, PQE and interview performance)

Please note that thiscan be done full remote for the right person.

The Role of the Construction Lawyer

• To manage a caseload of construction law matters through to completion




• To draft NEC/JCT contracts and high-value infrastructure projects




• Advising on the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and dealing with procurements via Framework Agreements

The Person

• A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a minimum of 2 years' PQE




• Previous experience of working within a local authority would be essential

The Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements (compressed hours / part-time considered)




• Weekly payroll

If this sounds like an opportunity of interest, please contact Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969 , or email [e-mail]. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.