Solicitor - In-house - Infrastructure

Michael Page; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional growth

Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 days at home

Job summary

A well-established construction organization in Bath seeks an In-house Solicitor to provide legal advice on commercial and contractual risks across their global projects. The ideal candidate should have 1-5 years' experience in construction law, excellent contract drafting skills, and a keen attention to detail. This permanent role offers opportunities for professional growth and a hybrid working model with three days in the office and two days at home.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years' post qualification experience.
• Experience in construction law and general commercial law.
• Good administrative and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and commercial advice to mitigate risks on global projects.
• Review, negotiate, and finalize contractual documentation.
• Advise on adherence to governance policies in contract negotiations.
• Assist in contract operation and administration.

Skills

Construction law

Contract drafting and review

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Education

Legally qualified

Job description

Overview

Solicitor - In-house - Infrastructure at Michael Page. You will work with a talented team to provide pragmatic and commercially sound legal advice via a business partnering arrangement to the business on its global portfolio of projects whilst developing relationships with internal business stakeholders as well as clients and collaborators to mitigate the business' risks.

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

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

Profile

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.
• Good administrative and organisational skills.
• Keen attention to detail.

Job Offer

• 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

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Civil Engineering

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