In-House Construction Solicitor – Flexible & High-Impact

Anglian Water Services; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with 7% matching up to 21%

Private healthcare

Annual bonus

26 days' annual leave

Job summary

Anglian Water Services in Cambridgeshire seeks a Construction Solicitor to lead drafting and negotiation of major delivery contracts for capital projects. You will provide practical, commercially minded legal input through tenders and negotiations, influencing future alliance frameworks.

We require a solicitor with strong NEC4 construction experience and a proven ability to manage complex matters with internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience drafting and negotiating high-value, complex construction contracts.
• Strong experience of NEC4 construction contracts.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and prioritisation.
• Confident communication skills with the ability to advise on complex issues and provide constructive challenge.
• Strong commercial awareness, sound drafting and technology skills, and a track record of delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating key delivery contracts for asset management periods, covering design and construction for capital investment projects and repair/maintenance across water networks.
• Providing legal and commercial input throughout tenders, including supporting evaluation and scoring.
• Leading contractual negotiations with bidders and ensuring drafting reflects the agreements reached.
• Working with internal stakeholders to provide practical, solutions-focused advice on construction and procurement matters.
• Shaping the commercial and legal framework for Anglian Water's future delivery alliances.

Skills

NEC4 construction contracts

Drafting contracts

Negotiating contracts

Commercial awareness

Education

Solicitor qualification (England & Wales)

10+ years post-qualification experience

Job description

Anglian Water Services in Cambridgeshire seeks a Construction Solicitor to lead drafting and negotiation of major delivery contracts for capital projects. You will provide practical, commercially minded legal input through tenders and negotiations, influencing future alliance frameworks.

We require a solicitor with strong NEC4 construction experience and a proven ability to manage complex matters with internal stakeholders.