Senior Construction Legal Counsel – Full or Part time

FTSE 100 energy business who are leading the way in power generation and renewables whilst playing a major part in helping towards net zero and a sustainable world seeks a Senior Legal Counsel.

Responsibilities:

Working on £ multi-million infrastructure projects as a lead legal adviser you will:

• Work collaboratively with procurement and commercial teams through negotiation, implementation and delivery of projects
• Handling complex contracts including FIDIC, LOGIC, NEC, EPC, O&M or bespoke
• Provide strategic legal advice including contract interpretation and assessment of claims and variations through the project execution phases
• You will build strong working relationships with a focus on the provision of prompt, thorough and expert advice
• Look for continuous improvements
• Collaborate with colleagues within the wider legal team and externally with legal counsel and partners

We are looking for:

• Qualified solicitor or barrister in E&W or Scotland with at least 5 years PQE*
• Trained with a well-regarded law firm or inhouse
• Sound knowledge of construction law contracts such as FIDIC, NEC, Logic, O&M agreements etc.
• An understanding of project finance would also be advantageous
• Strong commercial awareness, able to work on day to day as well as complex issue in a risk aware  and solutions focused way
• A clear and concise communicator
• Keen to work in a high performing supportive team

Package on Offer:

• Attractive base salary
• Bonus
• Competitive pension scheme
• Discounted health cover
• Enhanced annual leave and maternity/paternity leave
• Product discounts
• 34 days holiday including bank holidays

Apply:

If you are interested in this Senior Legal Counsel position, please apply now or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Jacqui Douglas. If the role isn’t right for you but you are interested in hearing about similar positions or some advice regarding the market, then please do get in touch.

*All candidates will be considered on merit

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