Construction Lawyer (In-house)
6 days left
- Recruiter
- Executive Network Legal Limited
- Location
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Salary
- On application
- Posted
- 03 Jan 2025
- Closes
- 31 Jan 2025
- Ref
- 215297931
- Contact
- Pasquale Agatiello
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Commercial Contracts, Construction
- PQE Level
- 5-7
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
JOB TITLE: Construction Lawyer (In-house)
PQE REQUIRED: 4+
LOCATION: Newcastle (Hybrid 3 days in office)
THE ROLE: Due to business growth an opportunity has arisen for an additional Construction Lawyer to join our clients legal team .As part of a small but strong legal team you will be at the very heart of the business advising on legal issues and reducing risk. The role will include;
• Reviewing and negotiating global project appointments
• Working with a range of stakeholders across the business on construction projects.
• Supporting the implementation of legal risk management policies.
• Management of the legal team (where relevant).
• Providing assistance to other areas, data protection, IPR, property, debt.
• Assisting the other members of the legal team on wider strategic projects..
THE CANDIDATE: Ideal candidates will be:
• Qualified Solicitors with 4+ years’ PQE.
• Experience of professional appointments.
• Experience of construction contracts
• Legal experience of construction law preferably gained in a consultancy environment or with a client/contractor (nice to have).
• Great analytical skills and excellent legal knowledge.
• Ability to multitask, problem solve, and balance competing priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders