Senior Legal Counsel

BCL Legal In-House; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global business is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel with expertise in construction law to join their in-house legal team. This role offers the flexibility of remote work or access to offices across the UK. You will take on significant responsibilities, managing contracts and collaborating closely with senior management. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts. This position provides a great opportunity within a supportive legal environment.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in construction law.
• Experience with JCT and NEC contracts is essential.
• Comfortable dealing with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of contracts for large scale projects.
• Influence key projects from tender support to scheme delivery.
• Work closely with senior management and Exec Board.

Skills

Drafting construction contracts

Reviewing construction contracts

Negotiating contracts

Commercial awareness

Education

UK Qualified Lawyer

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel | Global Business | Remote/Hybrid | circa £70,000 + excellent benefits

A global business that plays a leading role in supporting key energy, infrastructure and transport projects across the world is looking for a Lawyer to join their supportive, close-knit team.

This opportunity can be home-based, or you are free to attend the office in London or in one of their regional hubs. Therefore, applicants can be based anywhere in the UK.

The Role:

The business is looking for a Construction Lawyer to join their in-house legal team, reporting directly into the Head of Legal.

Working in a small team, you will take a lead role in handling a broad range of contracts and work on various large scale projects, with a focus on transport and offshore wind projects.

You can expect hands-on responsibility in key projects, with oversight from initial tender support through to scheme delivery.

You will also have a good level of influence within the business and work closely with senior management, up to and including the Exec Board.

This position will suit a construction lawyer with experience advising on JCT & NEC contracts, who is looking for an opportunity to join an in-house legal team within a stable and successful company.

About You:

• You will have a minimum of 3 years of experience drafting, reviewing & negotiating construction contracts (both bespoke, and standard such as JCT and NEC)
• You will ideally be a UK Qualified Lawyer, but applications are open to those with the requisite skill set who have alternative backgrounds
• Be a commercially aware individual and comfortable dealing with stakeholders at all levels

Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to call me for a confidential chat.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.