Job Title: Construction Solicitor
Salary: Up to £85,000
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 £85,000
- 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.