In-house Construction Solicitor

TN United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a construction lawyer to join their in-house legal team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide legal and commercial advice on a global portfolio of projects while ensuring compliance with governance policies. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with project directors and partners, assisting in contract negotiations and administration. With a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements, this position is ideal for a legally qualified professional eager to contribute to sustainable practices in the construction industry.

Benefits

Family Private Medical Cover

Pension Scheme (up to 10% employer contributions)

Bonus

Qualifications

• Legally qualified with 0-4 years post qualification experience.
• Experience in construction law and drafting contracts is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to mitigate risks on global projects.
• Review and negotiate a variety of contractual documentation.
• Assist in training and promote awareness of legal issues.

Skills

Construction Law

Contract Drafting

Commercial Law

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Law Degree

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• Rare opportunity for a construction lawyer to move in-house
• Highly flexible working arrangements

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

• 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.
• Good administrative and organisational skills.
• Keen attention to detail.

What's on Offer

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