Legal Counsel (Construction)

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

Job summary

Join a transformative project that is shaping the future of clean energy in the UK. As a Legal Counsel for a groundbreaking infrastructure initiative, you will provide high-quality legal advice, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks in construction contracts. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a significant megaproject that supports the UK’s climate goals. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to diversity, this is not just a job; it's a chance to make a real impact in a dynamic environment. Be part of a team that values respect, positivity, and collaboration.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Paid Holidays

Health Cover

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Admission as a solicitor in England & Wales or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in construction supply chain contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on construction and supply chain activities.
• Support compliance with laws and industry standards.

Skills

Construction Law

Contract Negotiation

Dispute Resolution

Stakeholder Management

Risk Mitigation

Education

Solicitor Qualification

Post-qualification Experience

Job description

• Primary Contractual Location: 25 Copthall Avenue
• Term of Employment: Fixed Term

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 on the lookout for a dynamic and experienced construction lawyer to join our team at Sizewell C (SZC) as a Legal Counsel.

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. The SZC Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk; when completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Counsel specialising in construction supply chain contracts, responsible for supporting the timely, efficient, and compliant delivery of the Project. The role sits within the SZC legal team, which supports all areas of the SZC project.

Our teams are set up to work flexibly, with a hybrid working approach between our offices and your home. We provide a full suite of IT equipment to ensure that our employees can work from home comfortably and effectively.

The Role

You’ll provide high-quality, effective, and pragmatic legal advice on a wide array of matters, related to construction and supply chain activities, including Asset Protection Agreements and rail agreements.

You’ll take ownership of:

• Broad Legal Expertise: provide legal advice to Project-wide stakeholders, in particular the site delivery team on a broad range of complex and high value matters including the development of construction and wider supply chain, including APAs and rail.
• Strategic Support: Contribute to the SZC capital raise project by provide legal guidance on SZC’s procurement activities.
• Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Ensure adherence to laws and industry standards, and provide proactive legal advice.
• Dispute Resolution: Assist in resolving legal disputes and liaise with external counsel.
• Relationship Management: Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators and law firms.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Admission as a solicitor in England & Wales or an equivalent common law jurisdiction.
• Extensive post-qualification experience, ideally with a strong background in construction supply chain contracts (NEC).
• Your legal expertise is matched by your ability to navigate high-value, high-risk matters with strategic insight.
• You thrive in dynamic environments, capable of driving improvements and managing intricate legal challenges.
• Your excellent communication skills and ability to build strong stakeholder relationships set you apart.
• Well-rounded legal knowledge, experience in the construction sector and commercial acumen.
• Experience of the development and delivery of infrastructure projects, operating in a nuclear environment and a broad understanding of corporate risk areas would be beneficial.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join us at SZC and be part of a team that's not just building a power station, but shaping the future of clean energy in the UK. Apply now and join one of the most ambitious and transformative projects of our time.

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Power in Diversity

Sizewell C is a great place to work, where everyone is welcome.

To fulfil our commitment of doing the power of good for Britain, our ambition is to have a workforce which reflects and benefits the society we are part of and serve. Every worker on SZC, wherever they are, should help to create and experience the right environment where everyone on the team understands, respects and embraces diversity with a culture where everyone is treated with equal respect and are all given equal access to opportunities. By valuing the different points of view and experiences that having a diverse team brings, and by fostering an inclusive climate, we will create a great place to work and a more successful project.

We create the right environment where people feel able to bring their whole selves to work. Whilst working together there is mutual trust and appreciation created through the building of meaningful relationships with one another, aligned with our key values:

Respect: Value the rules and environment in which we operate

Positivity: Positively challenge poor quality and performance Humility: Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise

Solidarity: One team, working closely together and helping each other

Clarity: Communicate clearly and consistently

Everyone is able to get the most from their work and the workplace, and in return, give their best.

Competitive Salary and Benefits

We’re dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives and we’re delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts and employee pricing.

Additional Information

Join the team at Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.

It’s not every day you get the opportunity to shape the working culture of what will be one of Europe’s largest construction projects, while also helping Britain to reach its target of Net Zero emissions by 2050. That’s one of the reasons Sizewell C will be unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before, and you’ll need to be an exceptional professional to reach the high standards this critical infrastructure project demands.

The UK is experiencing a nuclear renaissance and Sizewell C – along with its sister project at Hinkley Point C in Somerset – is powering the change. We’re ramping up at pace as we look ahead to the Financial Investment Decision in early 2025, and the start of construction soon after. With government fully on board and public opinion shifting significantly in favour of nuclear, there’s never been a better time to join our project.

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