Legal and Commercial Counsel (Construction & Commercial)

Michael Page Legal; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Legal and Commercial Counsel in London. This role involves providing expert legal advice on construction projects and managing commercial contracts. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with experience in construction law and corporate governance. The position offers reduced working hours in summer and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Reduced working hours over summer months

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in advising on standard and non-standard construction contracts.
• Awareness of commercial contracts and IP.
• Practical ability to manage corporate group issues.
• Exposure to employment law issues.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal, commercial, and contractual matters regarding construction projects.
• Handle general in-house work including commercial contracts and governance.
• Lobby government on regulations affecting the industry.

Skills

Advising on construction contracts

Understanding of commercial contracts

Managing corporate group issues

Exposure to employment law

Education

Qualified lawyer in England & Wales or Common Law jurisdiction

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Legal and Commercial Counsel to play a pivotal role in the property industry. The position involves providing expert legal advice and support, ensuring compliance, and managing commercial contracts effectively.

Client Details

This role is with a engineering / construction industry membership body which is over 100 years old.

Description

The role holder will:

• Advise members on a wide range of legal, commercial, corporate and contractual matters relating to construction and engineering projects (as well as some disputes advisory work)
• Generalist in-house work relating to the running of the organisation (commercial contracting, procurements, HR/Employment, governance and policy).
• Government lobbying - representing the interests of the members during consultation with various government departments which preside over and manage UK Regulations relating to the construction and engineering industry.

Profile

The successful candidate will be a lawyer, qualified in England & Wales (or another Common Law jurisdiction).

They will ideally have:

• demonstrable experience in advising on standard and non-standard construction contracts (on a contentious and/or non-contentious basis).
• an understanding of commercial contracts and IP
• an awareness and practical ability to manage corporate group issues
• exposure to employment law issues

A Candidate who is particularly strong in one or more of these areas could be considered for the role.

Job Offer

If you would like to have a conversation in confidence about the salary, benefits and working arrangements on offer for this role (which includes reduced working hrs over the summer months), please apply to this advert or get in touch directly for a conversation in confidence.