Construction Solicitor 6-Month FTC

QED Legal Recruitment Limited; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

QED Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Construction Solicitor for a 6-month fixed-term contract to support a significant capital expenditure project in the region. You will advise on construction contracts, NEC and bespoke agreements, and work closely with the project team to manage contractual issues.

The role requires a solicitor qualified in England & Wales with strong construction law experience, capable of handling stakeholder relationships and providing practical,

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with construction law experience.
• Experience with NEC contracts and bespoke construction agreements.
• Experience supporting projects or major capital expenditure programmes.
• Comfortable working directly with stakeholders and project teams.
• Commercially minded and pragmatic with clear, practical legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support across construction-related matters and project documentation.
• Advise on construction contracts and project documentation, including NEC and bespoke contracts.
• Support the project team with contractual issues as they arise during the project.
• Provide practical advice on contractual risk, obligations and project delivery.
• Work with internal stakeholders and external parties to support delivery of the project.
• Deliver ad hoc construction and contractual advice as required.
• Communicate clearly with non-legal colleagues to aid decision-making.

Skills

Construction law

NEC contracts

Contractual risk management

Stakeholder communication

Commercial awareness

Project delivery support

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

• 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.