In-House Construction Counsel

SaccoMann; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an In-House Construction Counsel with over 3 years PQE in West Yorkshire. The successful candidate will provide legal guidance to ensure profitability while managing contractual documentation and stakeholder communications. This advisory role includes hybrid working options and competitive salaries, aiming to attract candidates with strong communication skills and a solid understanding of in-house legal principles.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Bonus structure

Qualifications

• At least 3 years PQE in construction, infrastructure or projects sector.
• Experience with contractual documentation including consultancy agreements.
• Ability to provide timely legal and commercial advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide sound legal advice to mitigate commercial risks.
• Negotiate and finalize various contractual documentation.
• Ensure compliance with governance policies in contract negotiations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Understanding of in-house legal principles

Commercial acumen

Education

UK qualified solicitor

Job description

In-House Construction Counsel | 3+ PQE | West Yorkshire | Multiple Opportunities | Bens inc Car + Bonus | Hybrid Working |

Sacco Mann is currently working with a couple of organisations who are seeking to recruit construction solicitors to assist with the efficiency, accountability and profitability for their respective groups. These are new roles and offer varied caseloads, away from traditional construction law fee earning responsibilities, reporting into the business.

The ideal candidates are likely to be UK qualified solicitors who have at least 3 years PQE gained from a reputable firm or organisation in the construction, infrastructure or projects sector. Commerciality and highly tuned communication skills are absolutely essential, as is a demonstrable understanding of the principles of working In-house.

You’ll provide sound and timely legal and commercial advice to mitigate commercial and contractual risks on the company’s portfolio, as well as 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.

These are very much advisory role, working with key stakeholders in the business to ensuring 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.

The roles are based in West Yorkshire, but offer hybrid working and can be worked on a part time/reduced hours basis. A range of benefits and competitive salaries are available, commensurate with suitable experience, but both potentially offer upward trajectory and career progression.

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