Senior Offshore Projects Lawyer

McKenzie Douglas; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK energy firm seeks a Senior Solicitor to support major offshore projects. This role offers hybrid working, requiring 2 days a week in-office. Responsibilities include providing legal advice on construction and commercial matters, mentoring junior lawyers, and collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates should be qualified lawyers with experience in complex projects, particularly in renewable energy. The position offers an attractive salary, car allowance, and various benefits such as enhanced leave and discounted health cover.

Benefits

Attractive base salary

Car allowance

Bonus to 15%

Competitive pension scheme

Discounted health cover

Enhanced annual leave

Product discounts

34 days holiday

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with construction or commercial law experience.
• Experience on complex projects, preferably in renewable or offshore energy.
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating contracts like FIDIC, NEC, and O&M.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to stakeholders.
• Offer high quality legal support on construction and commercial matters.
• Manage external counsel and relationships.
• Mentor and manage junior lawyers.

Skills

Construction law experience

Commercial law experience

Project management

Mentoring junior lawyers

Education

Qualified lawyer in England and Wales, Scotland or Ireland

Job description

A leading UK energy firm seeks a Senior Solicitor to support major offshore projects. This role offers hybrid working, requiring 2 days a week in-office. Responsibilities include providing legal advice on construction and commercial matters, mentoring junior lawyers, and collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates should be qualified lawyers with experience in complex projects, particularly in renewable energy. The position offers an attractive salary, car allowance, and various benefits such as enhanced leave and discounted health cover.