Construction Lawyer

Pearson Whiffin; Snodland; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A recognized brand in the southeast of England is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Construction lawyer to join an esteemed in-house legal team characterized by a small, supportive environment. The candidate will provide commercially-minded legal advice, draft and negotiate contracts like NEC and JCT, and support a collaborative legal team specializing in construction and commercial law. Competitive package includes a salary up to £85,000, excellent pension scheme, flexible leave, and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Stakeholder pension scheme with employer contribution

5 weeks holiday rising to 6 with length of service

Flexible annual leave policy

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing related benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer in England and Wales with experience in construction law.
• Trained at a well-regarded law firm or in-house, preferably in the energy/utilities sector.
• Experience in drafting NEC and JCT contracts.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and provide legal advice on NEC, JCT contracts.
• Interact with engineering and project teams from pre-tender to completion.
• Prepare claims and liaise with third parties and external lawyers.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal drafting

Commercial law

Problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Education

Qualified lawyer in England and Wales

Trained with a well-regarded law firm

Job description

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My client, a recognised brand in the southeast of England is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Construction lawyer to join an esteemed in-house legal team. You will have the opportunity to join a close knit and collaborative work environment, characterised by a small but supportive team. The successful candidate will be an expert in the drafting and negotiation of various contract types such as NEC and JCT.

Duties include:

• Draft, review, negotiate and provide commercially minded legal advice on NEC, JCT contractual documents.
• Interaction with the engineering, procurement, and project teams from pre-tender stage through to completion
• On adjudication process and be responsible for preparing the claim and liaising with third parties and external lawyers as required.
• Advising the business on applicable law and regulations.
• Supporting the Head of Legal

The successful candidate will have/be:

• Qualified lawyer in England and Wales
• Trained with a well-regarded law firm or in-house preferably with knowledge of the energy or utilities sector
• Experience in drafting and negotiating various construction contracts such as NEC and JCT
• Confident lawyer with practical construction and commercial law experience
• Experience working on complex projects with ability to multi-task, problem solve and balance competing priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Package:

• Up to £85,000
• Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution
• 5 weeks holiday rising to 6 with length of service
• Flexible annual leave policy to buy / sell holiday entitlement
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance
• Wellbeing related benefits
• Hybrid working (1 day a week in office)

If you feel you meet the above criteria, please apply online for immediate consideration.