Senior Commercial Contracts/Construction Lawyer

ZipRecruiter; England; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A public sector consultancy seeks an experienced Senior Commercial Contracts / Construction Lawyer for interim support. The role offers remote working with occasional meetings and requires expertise in construction contracts (JCT, NEC). The successful candidate will handle large-scale contracts and stakeholder engagement, with a contract length of 3 months and a competitive rate of up to £65 per hour.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote work options

Qualifications

• Strong experience in construction law (JCT, NEC, call-offs).
• Solid background in commercial contracts.
• Confident communicator, able to build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advising on and drafting large-scale construction contracts (JCT, NEC, call-off agreements).
• Providing wider commercial contracts support alongside construction work.
• Client-facing responsibilities, including progress reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Construction law expertise

Commercial contracts experience

Strong communication skills

Client relationship management

Job description

Overview

Senior Commercial Contracts / Construction Lawyer - Interim

Panoramic Associates are supporting a public sector client who are seeking a Senior Commercial Contracts / Construction Lawyer to provide interim support. This is an immediate requirement to cover a gap in their construction expertise, with an initial contract of 3 months and potential for extension.

Responsibilities

• Advising on and drafting large-scale construction contracts (JCT, NEC, call-off agreements)
• Supporting projects delivered through regional frameworks and arm's-length organisations
• Providing wider commercial contracts support alongside construction work
• Procurement involvement and advising on project delivery risks
• Client-facing responsibilities, including progress reporting and stakeholder engagement

Essential skills

• Strong experience in construction law (JCT, NEC, call-offs)
• Solid background in commercial contracts
• Confident communicator, able to build client relationships and provide clear reporting
• Experience working with arm's-length organisations

Desirable skills

• Local government experience, particularly governance and member engagement
• Wider commercial experience beyond construction law

Key details

• Rate: Up to £60-65 per hour
• Location: Remote, with occasional in-person meetings if (not mandatory)
• Hours: Full-time
• Contract length: 3 months minimum, with scope for extension
• Start date: ASAP (flexible for the right candidate)

The ideal candidate will be proactive, client-focused, and able to manage complex organisational dynamics while working transparently with colleagues.

If this sounds suitable for you, or someone you know, please send an updated CV and contact number to Sean Cloherty at Panoramic Associates so we can discuss further.