Construction Lawyer - In house

Construction Lawyer

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Location: Crawley

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (Hybrid working)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Construction Lawyer to join a small local legal team but part of a larger global team. This role offers a hybrid working environment, allowing for a balance between office presence and home working. As a Construction Lawyer, you will handle legal matters related to construction contracts, ensuring the legal integrity of ongoing and negotiated contracts.

Day to Day of the role:

• Manage a diverse range of legal cases within the construction sector.
• Review, negotiate, and draft construction and commercial terms, contracts, and legal agreements.
• Support commercial negotiations with end clients and provide legal advice on arising issues.
• Deliver training programmes on legal and contractual risks related to construction terms and contracts.
• Improve processes and update precedents and templates.
• Collaborate with regional general counsel and/or external counsel on any arising issues.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified lawyer in England & Wales or any relevant jurisdiction with a minimum of 5 years PQE.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction industry legal aspects and commercial dynamics.
• Experience with industry-standard forms of contract such as NEC, JCT, FIDIC & SBCC.
• Familiarity with construction project insurance, collateral warranties, performance bonds, guarantees, and claims management.
• Understanding of corporate, commercial contracts, and legal principles.
• Effective negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strategic and creative thinker, capable of resolving legal issues and comfortable working with incomplete information.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and independently.
• Proficiency in communicating complex legal concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Ideally will have had experience of working in private law.

Benefits:

• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• Yearly bonus of up to 50% based on company and individual performance.
• Access to RI Rewards offering discounts and cashback from over 3,000 retailers.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7 for you and your family.
• Refer a Friend scheme with a reward of up to £1000.
• Commitment to creating a diverse working environment.

To apply for this Inhouse Construction Lawyer position, please apply online now.