Legal Counsel / Senior Contract Manager

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Sheffield is seeking a Legal Counsel / Senior Contracts Specialist to support public and private procurement processes in complex construction projects. This dynamic role offers autonomy and engagement with ongoing international projects, with flexible working options available.

Benefits

Dynamic, multifaceted role

Collaborative, international work environment

Flat organizational structure

Flexible working options including remote work

Qualifications

• Substantial professional experience in contract law within infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage legal aspects of complex national and cross-border projects.
• Fluency in English and knowledge of German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing international construction and engineering contracts.
• Preparing agreements with subcontractors and developing consortium contracts.
• Negotiating collaborative delivery models and managing contract amendments.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Solution-oriented legal thinking

Education

Degree in common law or equivalent international legal qualification

Job description

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Legal Counsel / Senior Contract Manager, sheffield, south yorkshire

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Client:

MAM Gruppe

Location:

sheffield, south yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Legal Counsel / Senior Contracts Specialist

Location: Sheffield

Our client is seeking a Legal Counsel / Senior Contracts Specialist to join their team. In this role you will provide legal and contractual support for both public and private procurement processes, with a focus on technically complex construction and engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting and reviewing international construction and engineering contracts.
• Preparing agreements with subcontractors.
• Developing consortium and joint venture contracts.
• Negotiating collaborative delivery models such as project partnering and alliance agreements.
• Managing contract amendments and variations, preparing legal correspondence, and supporting claims processes.

Requirements:

• Degree in common law or equivalent international legal qualification, with strong academic results.
• Substantial professional experience in contract law within infrastructure or large-scale project settings.
• Demonstrated ability to manage legal aspects of complex national and cross-border projects.
• Solution-oriented legal thinker with a practical, balanced approach.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain legal concepts and present alternative strategies.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); knowledge of German is a plus.
• Willingness to travel occasionally as part of project responsibilities.

What’s Offered:

• A dynamic, multifaceted role with significant autonomy.
• A collaborative, international work environment.
• Flat organisational structure with efficient decision-making processes.
• Direct engagement with ongoing projects across regions.
• Flexible working options, including remote work possibilities.