Solicitor - In-house - Construction

Page Personnel; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction firm in Bath seeks a Solicitor with 1-5 years of post qualification experience to provide legal advice on a variety of contracts. The successful candidate will negotiate contractual agreements and support the governance of contract policies. This permanent role offers a salary of £63,000-£70,000 and allows for hybrid working with three days in the office and two days from home. Ideal for those looking to advance their legal career in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Career development

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Experience in construction law and the construction industry is essential.
• Demonstrable experience in general commercial law preferred.
• Experience of drafting and reviewing contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and commercial advice to mitigate risks.
• Review and negotiate a wide range of contractual documentation.
• Ensure adherence to governance policies in contract negotiations.
• Assist in contract administration and training on legal issues.
• Enhance systems and processes for the Commercial and Legal team.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Problem solving skills

Commercial mindset

Good administrative and organisational skills

Keen attention to detail

Education

Legally qualified with 1-5 years' post qualification experience

Job description

Core Commitments

• Ability to work on highly interesting and varied projects
• Fantastic working culture and work life balance.

About Our Client

The company is a well-established and respected organisation within the construction sector.

Job Description

• Providing sound and timely legal and commercial advice to mitigate commercial and contractual risks on the company's global portfolio of projects
• Reviewing, reporting on, negotiating and finalising a wide range of contractual documentation (including but not limited to consultancy appointments and sub-consultancy agreements, collateral warranties, novation agreements, letters of intent).
• Advising the business to ensure that the company's governance policies are adhered to in contract negotiations and assisting to make a case for any deviations to the governance policies where necessary.
• Assisting the business in the proper operation and administration of its contracts and legal framework.
• Assisting in the provision of training to the business to promote awareness on a range of legal and commercial issues relevant to the industry and projects.
• Assisting with developing and implementing systems, processes and procedures to enhance the efficiency of the Commercial and Legal team and the company as a whole.
• Ensure appropriate, timely and proportionate support is provided to the Project Directors and Partners in closing out contractual negotiations and any further contract interpretation and administration assistance during project delivery.
• Working collaboratively and liaising with other business service functions as necessary to ensure an inclusive, collaborative approach to resolving issues.

The Successful Applicant

Your skills and experience

• Legally qualified, ideally with 1-5 years' post qualification experience.
• Experience in construction law and the construction industry is essential with preferably demonstrable experience in general commercial law.
• Experience of drafting and reviewing contracts.
• Negotiation skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Commercial mindset.
• Good administrative and organisational skills.
• Keen attention to detail.

What's on Offer

• Package between £63,000-£70,000
• A permanent position within a reputable organisation in Bath.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days at home

If you are an experienced Solicitor looking for a rewarding opportunity in Bath, we encourage you to apply. Take the next step in your legal career today!