Senior Construction Lawyer – Energy & Infrastructure Delivery

National Grid Plc; Warwick; Híbrido; GBP 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company car or allowance

Performance bonus up to 40%

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Descripción de la vacante

National Grid is recruiting a qualified solicitor or barrister with substantial non-contentious construction law experience to lead the construction law aspects of major UK infrastructure projects. You will advise on procurement, contract interpretation, change control and risk allocation, supporting delivery teams with practical and commercial legal guidance.

The role covers drafting and negotiating construction contracts (NEC4/FIDIC), managing relationships with internal teams and external

Formación

• Significant non-contentious construction law experience with complex contracts.
• Hands-on experience advising on NEC4 contracts and live project delivery.
• Typically 6+ years PQE with large-scale infrastructure exposure.
• Experience collaborating with project, commercial and procurement teams.
• Knowledge of Utilities Contract Regulations / Procurement Act 2023 is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Provide clear, commercially focused construction and engineering legal advice.
• Draft and negotiate construction and professional services contracts (NEC4, FIDIC).
• Advise on procurement, regulatory compliance, risk allocation and governance.
• Manage external counsel and support dispute avoidance and resolution.
• Develop precedents, training and share expertise across the UK Legal team.

Conocimientos

Construction law

Drafting contracts

Contract interpretation

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Educación

Solicitor or Barrister qualification

Descripción del empleo

National Grid is recruiting a qualified solicitor or barrister with substantial non-contentious construction law experience to lead the construction law aspects of major UK infrastructure projects. You will advise on procurement, contract interpretation, change control and risk allocation, supporting delivery teams with practical and commercial legal guidance.

The role covers drafting and negotiating construction contracts (NEC4/FIDIC), managing relationships with internal teams and external