Legal Counsel - Construction & Projects

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A large Renewable Energy company is seeking a mid-level Legal Counsel specializing in Construction & Projects for a 6-9 month fixed-term contract. This role involves drafting contracts, advising on projects, and managing legal risks. Candidates should have a strong background in the renewable energy sector and experience with standard construction contracts. It's an exceptional opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders during a pivotal growth period in the organization.

Benefits

Highly Competitive Remuneration

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in renewable energy sector required.
• In-house experience preferred.
• Understanding of JCT, NEC, FIDIC, RIBA, and ACE contracts necessary.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating various construction contracts.
• Advising on development projects and conducting due diligence.
• Supporting tendering and procurement processes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Contract drafting

Advising on risks

Education

UK/Scottish qualified lawyer

Job description

Legal Counsel - Construction & Projects, slough

Client:

TAP Search

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

8

Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

Job Description:

Legal Counsel - Construction & Projects

Central London, Hybrid Working

6-9 month Fixed Term Contract

Our Client, a large Renewable Energy entity, is seeking a mid-level Non-Contentious Construction and Projects Counsel. This is initially a 6 – 9 month fixed term contract role. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, your key responsibilities include:

• Drafting and negotiating engineering and construction contracts, Suite of JCT & NEC3 Contracts and other standard form of construction contracts
• Drafting and negotiating facilities management and pre-construction agreements, Development & Acquisition Agreements, Energy contracts, Framework agreements, Joint venture agreements
• Advising on development projects and conducting due diligence
• Dealing with warranty documents, performance bonds and guarantees
• Supporting tendering and procurement process, from new bids, tenders to finalisation of contracts
• Providing procurement strategy and advice on general of legal, commercial, financial risks
• Advising on risk allocation
• Manage external counsel/conveyancers/other resources as necessary

The ideal candidate will be a UK/Scottish qualified lawyer with previous in-house experience within the renewable energy sector. Excellent stakeholders’ management skills and, some experience in contentious matters. A strong understanding of standard forms of construction contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC, RIBA and ACE) is essential to be a successful applicant.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a successful organisation during a period of growth. Notably, it will be a great opportunity to work in a lean function and very closely to the Head of Legal and other Stakeholders at C-Level.

Highly Competitive Remunerative + excellent benefits package

For further information and to apply, please contact Natalie Thomas at TAP Search on 02071275274 or alternatively email your CV to [e-mail]

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Created on 28/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom