In-house Construction Lawyer 1+PQE

Location
England, Bristol
Salary
£45000.00 - £55000.00 per annum
Posted
09 Aug 2017
Closes
06 Sep 2017
Ref
2886194
Contact
Harriet Chapman
Job Title
In House Counsel
Practice Area
Construction
PQE Level
2-4, 5-7, 8-10
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

In House Construction Lawyer Job - Bristol - Contracts

Your new company
A market leading international business management and consulting organisation, with a presence in multiple private and public industry sectors. This is an organisation with almost unrivalled coverage of the professional support services industry.

Your new role
This is a non-contentious construction legal position, as part of a well-established internal legal function, of the organisation's Property business. You will negotiate, draft and review a host of agreements, including supplier, subcontractor, joint venture, bidding, warranty and other construction contracts. You will liaise with clients to agree variations and provide support throughout the contracts cycle and provide support to the commercial team. Additionally, you will build relationships with numerous relevant internal business units, becoming one of the primary points of contact for the business.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a 1+ non-contentious focused lawyer, with a strong commercial approach and exposure in the construction/engineering sector. You will come from either a reputable law firm or relevant in-house environment, and be able to negotiate and close contracts. You will have ideally have experience with various standard form construction contracts and be familiar with public procurement rules. You will come with a team mentality, excellent communication skills, and the ability to advise a mixture of consultants, contractors and employers.

What you'll get in return
A competitive salary and package, with a collaborative and expressive working atmosphere. You will benefit from the organisation's sizeable national and international infrastructure, and you will enjoy tangible career development prospects.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.