In-house Construction Solicitor / Legal Counsel

BCL Legal; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering company based in Glasgow is seeking an In-house Construction Solicitor. This role requires circa 5+ years PQE in construction law, with responsibilities including drafting and advising on contracts for large-scale projects. The position offers a salary of £80-100k, a 5% pension contribution, life assurance, and a hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

5% employer pension contribution

Life assurance

Discretionary bonus possibility

Hybrid working available

Qualifications

• Circa 5+ years PQE in construction/infrastructure.
• Experience with JCT, NEC, FIDIC framework agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft contracts and framework agreements.
• Manage large-scale projects, including international assignments.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Group.

Skills

Drafting contracts

Negotiating agreements

Legal advising

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Scottish or England & Wales qualified solicitor

Job description

Overview

Company: Our client is a civil engineering company that provides specialist services to complex infrastructure projects in the water, energy and transport sectors, in both the UK and overseas.

Role

In-house Construction Solicitor / Legal Counsel: Working as a member of our client's in-house legal team, you will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, reviewing and advising on standard form and bespoke construction contracts, major framework agreements, and joint ventures related to a wide array of large-scale projects, including matters overseas. The role is based at the company's Glasgow office; you will work with commercial and legal colleagues across the Group, both in the UK and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, negotiating, reviewing and advising on standard form and bespoke construction contracts, major framework agreements, and joint ventures.
• Managing matters related to a wide array of large-scale projects, including overseas assignments.
• Collaborating with commercial and legal colleagues across the Group in the UK and internationally.

Qualifications

• Scottish or England & Wales qualified solicitor with circa 5+ years' PQE in construction / infrastructure.
• Preferably, experience in transport, energy or water related projects (not necessarily required).
• Experience of drafting, reviewing and advising on JCT, NEC, FIDIC, and other major framework agreements, and large-scale project matters.
• Strong desire to work in-house and comfort operating with a high degree of autonomy in a fast-paced and expanding business.
• Existing international experience is desirable but not essential.

What’s on offer / Benefits

• Circa £80-100k basic (depending on PQE and experience).
• 5% employer pension contribution, life assurance, and the possibility of a discretionary bonus.
• Hybrid working is available; role is based at the Glasgow office.