Legal Counsel – Civil Works Alliance

Sizewell C Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear new-build project in the UK is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide legal support for a multi-billion-pound partnership. The role involves drafting contracts, negotiating terms, and ensuring compliance with governance policies. Candidates should be qualified solicitors or barristers with experience in construction law. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity for hybrid working between London and Suffolk.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Pension scheme

Paid holidays

Health cover

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounts and employee pricing

Qualifications

• Experience in construction and engineering law required.
• Strong understanding of NEC and/or FIDIC contract forms.
• Proven ability to deliver practical legal advice in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on governance, contractual, and regulatory matters.
• Draft and negotiate alliance documents and related contracts.
• Ensure ongoing compliance across the alliance framework.

Skills

Construction law

Engineering law

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Risk-based legal advice

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister (England & Wales)

Job description

Legal Counsel – Civil Works Alliance

Sizewell C is seeking a qualified solicitor or barrister (England & Wales) to support the legal aspects of the Civil Works Alliance, a multi‑billion‑pound delivery partnership critical to the Sizewell C project in Suffolk.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic legal advice on governance, contractual and regulatory matters relating to the Civil Works Alliance.
• Draft, negotiate and manage alliance documents and related contracts.
• Collaborate with senior delivery, commercial, finance and project controls teams.
• Ensure ongoing commercial and regulatory compliance across the alliance framework.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified solicitor or barrister (England & Wales) with experience in construction and engineering law.
• Strong understanding of NEC and/or FIDIC contract forms.
• Proven ability to deliver practical, risk‑based legal advice in fast‑paced project environments.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, collaborative, delivery‑focused attitude.

Why Join Us

Join one of the UK’s largest nuclear new‑build projects and help deliver clean energy that supports Britain’s Net Zero ambition. Sizewell C offers a dynamic, inclusive environment, hybrid working, competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, pension scheme, paid holidays, health cover, cycle‑to‑work scheme, discounts and employee pricing.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive climate where every employee is respected and has equal access to opportunities.

Location & Working Arrangement

London or Suffolk (hybrid working). Full‑time (open to part‑time).

Salary & Benefits

Competitive, dependent on experience, plus bonus and other benefits.

Closing Date

Tuesday 18th November 2025.