Legal Counsel

SF Recruitment; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global brand is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their team on a permanent remote basis. With 2-3 years of PQE in construction projects, the ideal candidate will manage legal matters related to complex tenders and projects, including High Voltage Direct Current Interconnectors and offshore initiatives. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating EPC agreements, providing legal support during project execution, and collaborating with internal stakeholders. This role offers a salary of up to £85,000 plus additional benefits.

Benefits

15% bonus

10% pension

Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• 2-3 years PQE in construction projects.
• Experience in negotiating complex agreements.
• Ability to develop effective legal strategies.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal and integrity matters in project teams.
• Draft and negotiate EPC agreements.
• Contribute to RFQ/ITT reviews from a legal perspective.
• Liaise with external law firms as necessary.
• Provide legal training on contract negotiation.

Skills

Transactional experience in construction and energy projects

Proficient in drafting and negotiating EPC contracts

Strong legal strategy development

Experience with NEC and FIDIC contracts

Ability to identify and manage legal issues

Legal support to project teams

Capacity for remote work and independent operation

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 agreements and consortium agreements, all in coordination with key internal stakeholders
• Provide legal support to project teams during sales, execution and warranty phases and contribute to early dispute avoidance and conflict management, liaising where necessary, with external law firms
• Contribute to the development of Group directives/instructions based on local legislation, and assist with implementation of legal and integrity directives/instructions
• Manage and liaise with, external service providers, including external legal counsel where necessary or relevant
• Provide legal training and awareness, including training on contract negotiation and integrity matters
• Be able to work remotely and independently to achieve key tender and project deadlines