Construction Law Counsel - In-House & Private Practice

Mott MacDonald; Brighton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald, a global engineering and development consultancy, is seeking a proactive Legal Counsel to join its Group Legal Department in Brighton. The successful candidate will bring substantial PQE in construction law, handling UK and international transactional matters from contractor or engineer perspectives.

You will draft and negotiate a wide range of construction documentation, advise on governance, compliance, litigation and insurance issues, and help maintain templates and guidance

Qualifications

• England and Wales qualified solicitor with extensive PQE.
• Significant experience in negotiating and drafting construction documentation.
• Experience in UK and international transactional construction matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate construction documentation including contracts, framework agreements, and guarantees.
• Identify departures from governance and assist project teams with internal approvals.
• Advise the business on applicable laws and regulations.
• Revise and maintain legal templates.
• Draft and update legal guidance.
• Advise on litigation and insurance matters.

Skills

Construction law

Negotiation

Drafting contracts

Education

England & Wales solicitor qualification

Job description

Mott MacDonald, a global engineering and development consultancy, is seeking a proactive Legal Counsel to join its Group Legal Department in Brighton. The successful candidate will bring substantial PQE in construction law, handling UK and international transactional matters from contractor or engineer perspectives.

You will draft and negotiate a wide range of construction documentation, advise on governance, compliance, litigation and insurance issues, and help maintain templates and guidance