Construction - Non Contentious In House

Lipson Lloyd-Jones; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in the UK seeks a non-contentious construction lawyer with 2-5 years of PQE to join an in-house legal team. This role involves providing legal advice on a global project portfolio, managing contractual documentation, and mitigating business risks. Candidates should possess a solid background in construction law from a reputable firm or in-house setting. Hybrid working options are available, allowing for flexibility across multiple UK locations.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years PQE with a solid construction law background.
• Experience gained from a leading law firm, in-house, or similar role.
• Excellent technical skills and commitment to an in-house legal career.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate a wide range of contractual documentation.
• Manage collateral warranties, novation agreements, and letters of intent.
• Conduct risk management duties.

Skills

Construction law expertise

Negotiation skills

Risk management

Job description

OUR CLIENT

A leader in the engineering/construction sector

THE ROLE

We have a new role for a non‑contentious construction lawyer 2‑5 PQE to join a well‑established in‑house legal team. You will work with a talented team to assist in providing pragmatic and commercially sound legal advice via a business‑partnering arrangement to the business on its global portfolio of projects whilst developing relationships with internal business stakeholders as well as our clients and collaborators to mitigate business risks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review, report on, negotiate and finalise a wide range of contractual documentation
• Collateral warranties, novation agreements and letters of intent
• Risk management duties

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPECTATIONS

You will have 2‑5 year's PQE with a solid construction law background gained from working for a leading law firm or in‑house or similar. You will have excellent technical skills and be committed to making a long‑term career as an in‑house lawyer.

LOCATION & WORKING ARRANGEMENT

This role can be based in a number of locations in the UK including the North East/ South West. Hybrid working is on offer.