An excellent opportunity has arisen for an In House Construction Solicitor in Birmingham to join a major UK infrastructure programme on an initial 6 month contract. This is a high profile role offering broad commercial and construction work, senior stakeholder exposure, and the chance to shape legal outcomes on one of the country's most significant projects.
Client Details
Our client is a nationally significant infrastructure organisation delivering one of the UK's largest and most complex transport programmes. It offers the scale, profile and challenge that few in house legal teams can match, with exposure to major procurement, supply chain, utilities and public sector issues.
Description
The In-House Construction Solicitor will be:
* Delivering high quality legal advice across commercial and contracts matters linked to a major infrastructure programme
* Drafting, reviewing and negotiating high value construction, procurement and corporate agreements
* Advising on contractual risk, project delivery issues and compliance with relevant legislation and regulation
* Acting as a key legal contact for stakeholders across procurement, contract management and wider business functions
* Supporting procurement activity, including major project and early works packages
* Advising on contractual claims and disputes, including use of external counsel where appropriate
* Running legal surgeries to support internal teams and reduce external legal spend
* Providing advice on GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and related privacy matters
* Preparing training, legal updates, templates and self help tools for internal stakeholders
* Contributing to briefings and reports for senior management and government facing stakeholders
* Attending court and major compensation events where required
* Supervising junior lawyers or trainees where needed
Profile
The In-House Construction Solicitor should be:
* A solicitor or equivalent with at least 4+ years PQE
* Experienced in commercial and or construction law
* Skilled in drafting a wide range of legal documents and commercial agreements
* Able to advise on large scale UK construction or infrastructure matters
* Familiar with public sector procurement processes and contract law
* Confident managing numerous priorities in a fast paced environment
* Strong in stakeholder management, influencing and communication
* Experienced in handling contractual claims, disputes and external legal spend
* Happy attending court and supporting high value compensation matters
* Eligible to obtain BPSS clearance
Job Offer
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a high profile in house legal team working on a nationally important infrastructure programme. You will gain exposure to complex, high value legal work, collaborate with senior business leaders, and build experience that is highly regarded across the infrastructure, transport and public sector markets.
For lawyers seeking a contract that offers real substance, visibility and the chance to make an impact, this is far more than a standard interim assignment. Initial 6 month contract with a view to extending, alongside hybrid working.
If you're an experienced In-House Commercial/Construction Solicitor, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.
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