Solicitor (In-house)

eNL Legal; North East; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown in-house solicitor role based in Newcastle (Hybrid) seeks a lawyer with 2-4 years' PQE and strong construction law experience to support international projects. You will review and draft contracts, advise on risks, and lead negotiations for engineering consultancy appointments.

The role involves cross-border contracts, risk management, and providing practical legal guidance across the business. Excellent drafting and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Construction law

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal advisory

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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.

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.