In-House Counsel

Full Job Description

Job Title: Construction Solicitor

Salary: Up to £80,000

Location: Maidstone

Overview:

My client, a recognised brand in the southeast of England is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Construction lawyer to join an esteemed in-house legal team. You will have the opportunity to join a close knit and collaborative work environment, characterised by a small but supportive team. The successful candidate will be an expert in the drafting and negotiation of various contract types such as NEC and JCT.

Duties include:

• Draft, review, negotiate and provide commercially minded legal advice on NEC, JCT contractual documents.
• Interaction with the engineering, procurement, and project teams from pre-tender stage through to completion
• On adjudication process and be responsible for preparing the claim and liaising with third parties and external lawyers as required.
• Advising the business on applicable law and regulations.
• Supporting the Head of Legal

The successful candidate will have/be:

• Qualified lawyer in England and Wales
• Trained with a well-regarded law firm or in-house preferably with knowledge of the energy or utilities sector
• Experience in drafting and negotiating various construction contracts such as NEC and JCT
• Confident lawyer with practical construction and commercial law experience
• Experience working on complex projects with ability to multi-task, problem solve and balance competing priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Package:

• Up to £80,000
• Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution
• 5 weeks holiday rising to 6 with length of service
• Flexible annual leave policy to buy / sell holiday entitlement
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance
• Wellbeing related benefits
• Hybrid working (1 day a week in office)

If you feel you meet the above criteria, please apply online for immediate consideration.