Lawyer

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

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Lawyer to join its UK legal team, focusing on contract creation and administration for projects at Heathrow Airport and within the civils business. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with project teams, providing legal advice and managing risks. This role is perfect for a motivated construction lawyer looking to engage in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project leadership to identify and assess legal risks.
• Provide proactive legal advice regarding project-specific issues.
• Assist in avoiding, reducing, or managing claims and disputes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Motivated

Analytical

Flexible

Ability to multitask

Education

Solicitor of England and Wales

Qualified in a similar common law jurisdiction

Job description

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About us:

Ferrovial Construction, is a business unit of Ferrovial, which is listed simultaneously on 3 stock markets: USA (Nasdaq), the Netherlands (Euronext Amsterdam), and Spain (IBEX 35). The U.S. listing represents a key step in Ferrovial’s internationalization process and plans for growth in North America.

Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. Its track record includes over 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2,920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads), and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.

Job Description:

Lawyer (London and Heathrow Airport)

The role

Ferrovial Construction seeks to appoint a Lawyer to join its legal team in the UK. The successful candidate will handle a diverse range of legal work, serving as the dedicated legal resource for projects at Heathrow Airport and within Ferrovial Construction’s civils business. The role focuses on contract creation and administration to protect the company's interests. It is a hands-on position within a small UK legal team, working closely with the group head office in Madrid.

The role is primarily based in London and is ideal for a construction lawyer eager to collaborate directly with project teams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with project leadership to identify and assess legal risks and opportunities, and develop mitigation strategies.
2. Provide proactive legal advice to project teams regarding project-specific issues, third-party relations, supply chain, and commercial objectives, including:

• Interpretation and application of main project contracts and supply chain documents.
• Support procurement in drafting and negotiating supply chain contracts.
• Assist in avoiding, reducing, or managing claims and disputes, including working with external counsel when needed.

Perform reporting and governance duties.

Share best practices and lessons learned with teams.

Assist in engaging external counsel as necessary.

Skills and Competence:

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

Ferrovial Construction values diversity and inclusion, offering equal opportunities to all employees and fostering an inclusive environment.

Please note, this description is not exhaustive, and employees may be asked to undertake other duties.