Construction Solicitor - 6-Month FTC

QED Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

QED Legal is seeking an experienced Construction Solicitor to join a major capital project on a 6-month FTC basis. The role involves providing practical, commercially minded legal support across construction contracts and project documentation, working directly with stakeholders and project teams.

You should be a qualified solicitor in England & Wales with solid construction law experience, including NEC contracts and bespoke agreements.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with solid construction law experience (England & Wales).
• Experience with NEC contracts and bespoke construction agreements.
• Experience supporting projects or major capital expenditure programmes.
• Comfortable working directly with stakeholders and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Advising on construction contracts and project documentation.
• Working with NEC and bespoke construction contracts.
• Supporting the project team with contractual issues as they arise.
• Providing practical advice on contractual risk, obligations and project delivery.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders and other project professionals.
• Dealing with contractors, suppliers and other external parties where required.
• Supporting the business through the ongoing delivery of the project.
• Providing ad hoc construction and contractual advice as required.

Skills

Construction law

NEC contracts

Contractual risk

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Construction Solicitor - 6-Month FTC

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Construction Solicitor to join an established business on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role will support a significant capital expenditure project currently underway, working alongside the wider project team and providing legal support as the project progresses. The position would suit a construction lawyer who is comfortable working in a project environment, dealing directly with stakeholders and providing practical, commercially focused legal advice.

The Role

Working as part of the project team, you will provide legal support across a range of construction-related matters, including:

• Advising on construction contracts and project documentation.
• Working with NEC and bespoke construction contracts.
• Supporting the project team with contractual issues as they arise during the project.
• Providing practical advice on contractual risk, obligations and project delivery.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders and other project professionals.
• Dealing with contractors, suppliers and other external parties where required.
• Supporting the business through the ongoing delivery of the project.
• Providing ad hoc construction and contractual advice as required.

This is a hands-on project role, so the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and communicate clearly with people outside of the legal function will be important.

About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified solicitor in England & Wales with solid construction law experience.
• Have experience working with NEC contracts, together with exposure to bespoke construction agreements.
• Have experience of supporting projects or major capital expenditure programmes.
• Be comfortable working directly with stakeholders and project teams.
• Be commercially minded, pragmatic and able to provide clear, practical legal advice.
• Be confident managing contractual issues in a live project environment.

There is no fixed PQE requirement for the role. The key consideration will be the individual's relevant construction experience and ability to operate effectively within a project environment.

The Opportunity

This is a good opportunity for an experienced construction lawyer to join a live capital expenditure project and become involved in the legal issues that arise during its delivery.

The role is offered on a 6-month FTC, with the expectation that the successful candidate will be able to start within the next month or so.