Lawyer

Ferrovial; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company, Ferrovial, seeks a Lawyer to join its UK legal team, focusing on safeguarding interests through effective contract management. The role involves collaboration with project teams at Heathrow and requires a qualified professional eager to engage in dynamic legal frameworks.

Qualifications

• Junior to mid-level construction lawyer.
• Experience with NEC contracts or construction projects is desirable.
• Experience in an international organization is also desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project leadership to evaluate legal risks.
• Provide advice on main project contracts and commercial objectives.
• Assist in preventing and managing claims and disputes.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Motivated

Multitasking

Education

Solicitor of England and Wales

Qualified in a comparable common law jurisdiction

Job description

Ferrovial Construction is looking to appoint a Lawyer to join its legal team in the UK.

The successful candidate will serve as the dedicated legal resource for Ferrovial Construction’s work at Heathrow Airport and its civils business. The primary focus is to safeguard the company's interests through effective contract creation and management. This role is part of a small UK legal team working closely with the group head office in Madrid.

The position is based mainly in London and is ideal for a construction lawyer eager to collaborate closely with project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project leadership to identify and evaluate legal risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Provide proactive advice to project teams on issues related to main project contracts, supply chain documents, third-party obligations, and commercial objectives.
• Support procurement in drafting and negotiating supply chain contracts.
• Assist in preventing and managing claims and disputes, including working with external counsel when necessary.
• Undertake reporting and governance duties.
• Share best practices and lessons learned with teams.
• Engage external counsel as required.

Skills and Competencies

• Junior to mid-level construction lawyer.
• Solicitor of England and Wales, or qualified in a comparable common law jurisdiction.
• Experience with NEC contracts or construction projects (desirable).
• Flexible, able to multitask.
• Strong communication skills.
• Motivated, analytical, professional.
• Experience in an international organization (desirable).
• Willing to work from London and Heathrow, with occasional travel to project sites.

Ferrovial Construction values diversity and inclusion, offering equal opportunities to all employees. We are committed to building an inclusive team from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.