Interim Construction / Projects Lawyer - Energy - West Midlands

BCL Legal; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent energy firm in the UK is looking for a lawyer with expertise in construction and infrastructure projects. This position offers a flexible hybrid working model, requiring 1-2 days in the West Midlands office weekly. The ideal candidate will have experience in B2B contracts and will report directly to senior lawyers. This role suits those seeking autonomy in their legal career.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction or projects law.
• Interest in energy sector and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Report into leading senior lawyers.
• Focus on B2B contracts and construction-related contracts.

Skills

Construction / infrastructure contracts experience

B2B contract management

Autonomy in legal roles

Job description

Overview

Our client is a major UK energy business involved in large scale construction / infrastructure projects aimed at net zero. They are seeking to add a lawyer with construction / infrastructure projects experience to take on a 12 month contract.

Responsibilities

• Report into leading senior lawyers in the organisation.
• Focus on B2B customer and supplier contracts, and construction / infrastructure contracts related to improving energy usage for its customer base.

Qualifications and profile

• Suitable for either a construction / projects lawyer, or a commercial lawyer with some experience and an interest in construction / infrastructure project contracts.
• Role suited to a lawyer seeking a high degree of autonomy, with support from leading senior lawyers.
• Experience in construction / infrastructure contracts and energy sector is desirable.

Location and working pattern

• Based in the West Midlands.
• Very flexible hybrid working policy, with 1-2 days per week in the West Midlands office.