Construction & Projects Lawyer (Interim)

Marsden; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsden in Newcastle is seeking an experienced solicitor with a background in Construction, Projects and Infrastructure for a lead role on a contract basis with potential to go permanent.

Hybrid working, 3+ days per week, must be based in the local area for consideration. You will work closely with commercial, engineering and project delivery teams on high-value projects and provide strategic legal advice throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• The candidate must be a qualified solicitor with experience supporting construction, engineering, infrastructure or energy-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements
• Advising on construction, engineering and major project contracts, including EPC, EPCI and engineering services agreements
• Supporting project teams on contract management, change orders, variations and claims
• Negotiating supply chain, procurement and manufacturing agreements
• Advising on risk allocation, indemnities, limitations of liability and insurance provisions
• Supporting tender submissions, bids and contract negotiations with customers and suppliers
• Managing legal risks associated with infrastructure projects
• Providing guidance on regulatory, compliance and governance matters
• Managing external counsel where required

Skills

Construction law

Contract negotiation

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Exciting opportunity for an experienced lawyer with a background in Construction, Projects and Infrastructure to join a fast-paced organisation in the sector based in the Newcastle region.

Hybrid working, 3+ days/week - must be based in the local area for consideration.

This is a lead role, sole-Counsel position initially on a contract basis with potential to go permanent.

You will work closely with commercial, engineering and project delivery teams, in a broad, commercially focused position offering exposure to high-value projects.

Responsibilities will include:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements
• Advising on construction, engineering and major project contracts, including EPC, EPCI and engineering services agreements
• Supporting project teams on contract management, change orders, variations and claims
• Negotiating supply chain, procurement and manufacturing agreements
• Advising on risk allocation, indemnities, limitations of liability and insurance provisions
• Supporting tender submissions, bids and contract negotiations with customers and suppliers
• Managing legal risks associated with infrastructure projects
• Providing guidance on regulatory, compliance and governance matters
• Managing external counsel where required

You will be a qualified solicitor with strong experience supporting construction, engineering, infrastructure or energy-related projects. You will have a commercial, pragmatic approach, coupled with the ability to work effectively within a busy projects based environment.