Solicitor (In-house)

ENL Legal Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; Híbrido; GBP 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

eNL Legal is seeking a Solicitor to join its in-house team in Newcastle (hybrid). The role targets candidates with approximately 2–4 years' PQE and practical construction law experience.

You will review and negotiate contracts across international projects, advise on risks, and support commercial deals and risk management. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, providing legal guidance on assignments, warranties, third-party rights and related

Formación

• This role requires 2–4 years' PQE in a solicitor role, with preference for in-house or construction-focused work.
• Experience advising on and negotiating engineering consultancy appointments and bespoke client contracts.
• Strong drafting and commercial negotiation skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts and contractual arrangements.
• Advising on legal and commercial risks and supporting risk management policies.
• Providing advice on assignments, collateral warranties, third-party rights, novation and letters of reliance.
• Supporting claims administration and debt recovery; and providing ad hoc legal guidance.

Conocimientos

Contract drafting

Construction law

Negotiation

Descripción del empleo

Solicitor (In-house)

Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Hybrid)

2 – 4 PQE

An established, award-winning international engineering consultancy is looking to recruit a Solicitor to join its in-house legal team in Newcastle.

The organisation has an excellent reputation for delivering innovative and sustainable projects worldwide, with a strong commitment to reducing carbon emissions and creating a more sustainable built environment. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the global business, providing legal advice across a range of areas, including contracts, risk management, insurance and commercial matters.

The Role

The Solicitor will be responsible for reviewing and managing contractual arrangements across international projects, providing legal advice and leading contract negotiations.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts and contractual arrangements.
• Advising on legal and commercial risks and supporting the implementation of risk management policies.
• Providing advice on assignments, collateral warranties, third-party rights, novation agreements and letters of reliance.
• Supporting claims administration and debt recovery.
• Providing ad hoc legal advice across the wider business.
• Working closely with stakeholders and regional management teams across the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to develop or further their career in an in-house legal environment within a dynamic and internationally recognised business.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with approximately 2–4 years' PQE, although candidates with relevant experience outside this range will also be considered.
• Practical experience in construction law.
• Experience advising on and negotiating professional engineering consultancy appointments, including bespoke client contracts and standard forms.
• Strong technical drafting and commercial negotiation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to communicate complex legal and commercial issues clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Experience in GDPR, intellectual property, commercial contracts, commercial litigation, professional indemnity insurance and building contracts would also be advantageous.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever their ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdiction.