Construction Lawyer

Job Description

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Construction 3+

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A key Uk infarstructure company is seeking an additional construction lawyer due to an increasing workload. Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will undertake a broad ranging and hands-on role covering both construction and commercial contracts.

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Key responsibilities:

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• Becoming a key legal business partner for procurement, operations, commercial and the wider business across the  national network

Advising, developing, drafting and negotiating a wide variety of high impact and strategically important contracts that support different parts of the business including: n

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• Construction contracts for repair and laying of gas mains

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• Major infrastructure contracts for bio methane and hydrogen projects

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• Commercial agreements for supply of parts, gas supplies, collaboration agreements and data sharing agreements

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•  Professional services agreements

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• Service agreements

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• Advising on contract interpretation and disputes arising out of contracts including obtaining external legal support when required

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• Co-ordinating in house and external legal teams to deliver cost effective and pragmatic solutions

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• Supporting on framework agreements, drafting bespoke amendments to standard form contracts and assisting with standardisation of contracts across the business

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• Building strong cross-functional relationships within the wider legal department and within the wider business

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What you will need

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• You will be an experienced construction or commercial solicitor with a valid practising certificate in either England & Wales or in Scotland

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• You will be experienced in construction and/or commercial contracts and specifically you will have experience in the NEC form of Contract

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• You will ideally have some experience of the Utilities Regulations or public procurement or be willing to upskill in this area

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• Enthusiasm, professional motivation, an ability to work well independently and as part of a team and flexibility

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The role is hybrid with 3 days per week in the office in Central London. Other work locations may be a possibility within the South-East. If the role is of interest, please contact Brian Littleton at  for further information

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