In-house Construction Solicitor

Michael Page Legal; Bath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a proactive Construction Solicitor to join a top-tier legal department in the industrial sector. This role involves providing timely legal advice, reviewing contracts, and ensuring compliance with governance policies. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with various teams to enhance efficiency and promote legal awareness within the organization. Join a company recognized for its commitment to innovation and sustainable practices, and take your career to the next level in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Cash Car Allowance

Family Private Medical Cover

Pension Scheme with 10% Employer Contributions

Qualifications

• 0-4 years post qualification experience in construction law.
• Experience in drafting and reviewing contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to mitigate risks on global projects.
• Review and negotiate a wide range of contractual documentation.

Skills

Construction Law

Contract Negotiation

Problem Solving

Commercial Mindset

Attention to Detail

Education

Legally Qualified

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and knowledgeable Construction Solicitor to join a top-tier legal department in the industrial/manufacturing industry, based in Bath.

Client Details

Our client is a large organisation within the industrial/manufacturing industry. They have an established reputation for excellence and innovation, and are recognised for their commitment to sustainable practices and their contribution to the built environment.

Description

• Providing sound and timely legal and commercial advice to mitigate commercial and contractual risks on the company's global portfolio of projects
• Reviewing, reporting on, negotiating and finalising a wide range of contractual documentation (including but not limited to consultancy appointments and sub-consultancy agreements, collateral warranties, novation agreements, letters of intent).
• Advising the business to ensure that the company's governance policies are adhered to in contract negotiations and assisting to make a case for any deviations to the governance policies where necessary.
• Assisting the business in the proper operation and administration of its contracts and legal framework.
• Assisting in the provision of training to the business to promote awareness on a range of legal and commercial issues relevant to the industry and projects.
• Assisting with developing and implementing systems, processes and procedures to enhance the efficiency of the Commercial and Legal team and the company as a whole.
• Ensure appropriate, timely and proportionate support is provided to the Project Directors and Partners in closing out contractual negotiations and any further contract interpretation and administration assistance during project delivery.
• Working collaboratively and liaising with other business service functions as necessary to ensure an inclusive, collaborative approach to resolving issues.

Profile

• Legally qualified with 0-4 years post qualification experience.
• Experience in construction law and the construction industry is essential with preferably demonstrable experience in general commercial law.
• Experience of drafting and reviewing contracts.
• Negotiation skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Commercial mindset.
• Good administrative and organisational skills.
• Keen attention to detail.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary in the range of £60,000-£67,000
• Cash Car allowance
• Bonus
• Family Private Medical cover
• Pension scheme of up to 10% employer contributions