Legal Counsel

SF Recruitment; Remote; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global brand is searching for a permanent Legal Counsel to join their team on a fully remote basis. You'll have 2-3 years PQE in construction projects and will provide legal advice for high value complex tenders, drafting and negotiating EPC agreements. The role demands experience in construction and energy sectors, excellent drafting skills, and the ability to identify and mitigate legal risks. Attractive compensation includes up to £85,000, a bonus, pension, and private healthcare.

Benefits

15% bonus

10% pension

Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• 2-3 years PQE in construction projects.
• Adept at drafting and negotiating NEC and FIDIC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on high value complex tenders and projects.
• Draft and negotiate EPC agreements to ensure compliance.
• Identify legal issues and develop effective legal strategies.

Skills

Transactional experience in construction and energy projects

Proficiency in drafting and negotiating contracts

Ability to manage bespoke EP agreements

Job description

Working with a leading global brand in their search for a permanent Legal Counsel to join them on a permanent, fully remote basis. You must have 2-3 year PQE in construction projects. Up to £85,000 + 15% bonus +10% pension + Private Healthcare

You will provide advice and be part of the project teams on legal and integrity matters particularly in relation to high value complex tenders and projects, including High Voltage Direct Current Interconnectors, offshore projects, onshore substations and grid and power quality solutions. You will draft and negotiate EPC agreements to ensure full compliance with the group.

The successful candidate will :

• Have transactional experience in the construction & energy projects sectors and be proficient in drafting, commenting on and negotiating tenders and contractual agreements for complex national and international projects in the energy sector;

Will be adept at drafting and negotiating standard forms of construction and EPC contracts, particularly NEC and with preferable experience with FIDIC, but will also be confident in navigating and managing bespoke EP agreements.

Identify legal issues of concern and proactively develop effective legal strategies, mitigation actions and practical solutions in support of business activities

Contribute to the review of RFQs / ITTs from a legal perspective and input into tender preparation, risks identification, negotiation of contracts, framework a…