Legal Counsel (Construction)

Sizewell C Company; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic construction lawyer to join their team for a groundbreaking infrastructure project. This role offers the chance to provide high-quality legal advice on significant construction and supply chain contracts, ensuring compliance and risk management throughout the project's lifecycle. With hybrid working arrangements and a focus on diversity and inclusion, this opportunity allows you to contribute to the UK's clean energy future while working on one of Europe’s largest construction projects. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will shape the future of energy in Britain.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Paid Holidays

Health Cover

Cycle Schemes

Discounts

Flexible Benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with extensive post-qualification experience in construction law.
• Ability to handle high-value legal matters strategically.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on construction and supply chain contracts.
• Support capital raise through legal guidance on procurement activities.

Skills

Construction Law

Stakeholder Management

Contract Negotiation

Risk Mitigation

Dispute Resolution

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Job Description

Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.

Location: London (hybrid working arrangements)

Employment type: 12 month Fixed term contract (maternity cover)

Salary: Competitive dependent on experience, plus bonus and other benefits

Are you ready to be a key player in one of the most exciting and significant infrastructure projects in the UK? We're seeking a dynamic and experienced construction lawyer to join our team at Sizewell C (SZC) as a Legal Counsel.

The Opportunity

Join our SZC team and work on one of the UK's largest megaprojects, supporting the nation's climate change goals and energy policy. The SZC Project is a nuclear new build in Suffolk, providing dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, aiding Britain in achieving Net Zero by 2050.

We offer flexible, hybrid working with full IT support to enable effective remote work.

The Role

You will provide high-quality legal advice on construction and supply chain activities, including Asset Protection Agreements and rail agreements.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing legal advice to project stakeholders on complex, high-value matters, including development of construction and supply chain contracts.
• Supporting the SZC capital raise through legal guidance on procurement activities.
• Ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation across project activities.
• Assisting in dispute resolution and liaising with external counsel.
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators and law firms.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales or equivalent.
• Extensive post-qualification experience, especially in construction supply chain contracts (NEC).
• Ability to handle high-value, high-risk legal matters strategically.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management.
• Broad legal knowledge, construction sector experience, and commercial acumen.
• Experience with infrastructure projects, nuclear environments, and understanding of corporate risk areas is advantageous.

Join Us

Be part of a transformative project shaping the UK's clean energy future. Apply now to contribute to one of the most ambitious projects of our time.

Our Values and Benefits

We promote diversity and inclusion, fostering a respectful, positive, and collaborative work environment. Our benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, paid holidays, and flexible benefits such as bonuses, health cover, cycle schemes, and discounts.

Additional Information

Sizewell C offers a unique opportunity to influence one of Europe's largest construction projects and support the UK's goal of Net Zero emissions by 2050. With government backing and public support, now is an ideal time to join us. By applying, you agree to our privacy policies regarding data processing and sharing.