Senior Commercial Lawyer (Construction)

Project People; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Commercial Lawyer with over 10 years of PQE, specializing in complex construction contracts. This exciting role involves reviewing and negotiating contracts, providing legal advice to internal teams, and ensuring compliance with UK legislation. You will work closely with various business partners, fostering relationships while managing risks and supporting sales targets. If you are passionate about advancing UK communications infrastructure and have a proactive working style, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years PQE in commercial law with a focus on construction contracts.
• Experience managing diverse legal matters and advising on procurement.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and legal documents.
• Advise internal teams on legal services and compliance with UK legislation.

Skills

Commercial Contracts

Negotiation Skills

Construction Law

Risk Management

Public Procurement

Education

Qualified Lawyer in England & Wales

Tools

NEC3

NEC4

JCT

Job description

Senior Commercial Lawyer Solicitor Barrister (Construction)

• 10+ Years PQE
• Perm
• Reading or Leamington Spa Hybrid (3 days per week on site)
• You must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship

Our Telco Partner is seeking a qualified lawyer (England and Wales qualified) with over 10 years of PQE, specializing in complex commercial construction contracts.

You will be responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating tender documents, contracts, and legal documents including supplier/vendor agreements, licensing, and services & maintenance agreements.

If you are passionate about reducing digital inequality and advancing UK communications infrastructure, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal services and advice to internal teams, mainly the In-Building Solutions, Procurement, and Senior Management teams.
• Build strong relationships with business partners, analyze and manage risks, and support sales targets and timelines.
• Lead negotiations on design and build, installation, services, and maintenance contracts, as well as concession agreements and negotiations with mobile network operators.
• Advise on public procurement tenders and framework agreements.
• Ensure contracts comply with UK legislation, including data protection and security laws.
• Develop standard templates, playbooks, and guidance documents for the business teams.
• Supervise and coach junior legal team members on complex matters.
• Advise the Board and Executive Committee on contractual risks and mitigation strategies.
• Stay updated on market trends, technology, and competition; foster external relationships.
• Implement process improvements and develop legal documents and training materials.

Experience

• Qualified lawyer in England & Wales
• 10+ PQE
• Experience managing a diverse portfolio of legal matters, prioritizing effectively.
• Proactive working style with sales, delivery, and executive teams.
• Extensive experience with construction contracts (NEC3, NEC4, JCT).
• Experience with customer and supply contracts, including framework and master service agreements.
• Interest and experience in technology/B2B products and services.
• Knowledge of procurement contracting and public procurement rules.

Project People acts as an employment agency for this vacancy.