Construction Lawyer

Heathrow Airport; Hatton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international airport is seeking a Construction Lawyer to join its team in Hatton. You will provide expert legal advice on infrastructure projects and work closely with the Infrastructure and Procurement teams. The ideal candidate should be experienced in NEC contracts and ready to diversify into other legal areas. Competitive salaries and benefits, including hybrid working options, are offered.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Private health insurance

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficient in NEC forms of contract.
• Experience in diverse aspects of contractual legal advice.
• Track record of completing successful transactions with high personal involvement.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Legal business partner to the Infrastructure and Procurement teams.
• Provide specific legal support on construction and infrastructure matters.
• Produce standard form contracts, precedents, and compliance guidance.

Skills

Strong written, interpersonal and presentation skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Construction Lawyer to join our team and provide expert legal advice to our Infrastructure and Procurement teams. You'll be involved in a variety of exciting and challenging infrastructure projects that support Airport growth. This role would suit an experienced construction lawyer who is proficient in NEC forms of contract and is open to diversifying to support on supply chain arrangements in other areas of the business, such as Operations and Technology as needed. While the focus is mainly on non-contentious construction work, you will also provide advice on post-contractual issues and potential disputes. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, flexible and willing to take on a diverse workload to meet the evolving needs of our business. There will also be opportunities to upskill in other areas of law as needed.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a Legal business partner to the Infrastructure and Procurement teams
• Providing specific legal support on construction and infrastructure matters, utilising existing personal experience in NEC forms of contract
• Getting involved in commercial incentivisation arrangements
• Providing back up support to wider procurement as required
• Producing standard form contracts, precedents and other 'toolkits' for the business
• Producing easy to use guidance for the business to facilitate ongoing compliance with all relevant legal obligations
• Qualified Solicitor
• Strong and demonstrable experience in use of NEC form of contract
• Experience of diverse aspects of contractual legal advice with a track record of completing successful transactions with a high level of personal involvement

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong written, interpersonal and presentation skills

About Us

There’s something so special about working at the world’s most iconic airport. Heathrow offers a world full of fresh possibilities and exciting career prospects. We are committed to sustainability and helping achieve our ambitious plans. We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including performance-based bonuses, annual leave, pensions, private health insurance, and learning and development opportunities. Our Hybrid working approach allows some roles to work from home for an average of two days a week, with arrangements varying by team. You’ll need to be based in the UK and within a commutable distance to Heathrow.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger. Heathrow is an accessible place to work with multiple diversity networks championing inclusivity.

Team & Environment

Heathrow’s Legal & Business Assurance function brings together legal and business assurance professionals to operate within regulatory and statutory frameworks, acting responsibly and delivering high standards across varied projects in a dynamic environment.