Client Details
Out Client is a listed company operating in the built environment, and a house-hold name in the construction sector.
Description
You will work with clients and suppliers including external legal advisors, this may also include collaborating with customers, supply chain, JV Partners, outside agencies/bodies, other parts of the Group and will have responsibility at all stages of the life-cycle of our construction projects including reviewing and negotiating upstream and downstream construction contracts and associated, PCGs, warranties and bonds etc., advising on contract administration queries including extensions of time and loss and expense claims and advising in relation to all forms of dispute management and resolution. You will:
* Advise and assist the UK businesses in the negotiation and drafting of contract terms and conditions with its clients, partners, supply chain members and other stakeholders and in the formation, negotiation and drafting professional services appointments and other key business documentation requiring legal support and input.
* Review the wording of bonds, guarantees and warranties in accordance with UK and Group policies and provide advice in a timely and appropriate manner and liaise with UK Commercial, Treasury and Group Legal teams to procure bonds and parent company guarantees.
* Provide legal support in relation to all forms of dispute management and resolution and conduct/assist with adjudications or other forms of ADR as directed by Managing Counsel or Senior Counsel and, in consultation with them engage and manage agreed panel law firms in relation to mediation, litigation or arbitration.
Profile
The successful candidate will be a Qualified solicitor/barrister; ideally not less than two years PQE (based on the work and salary on offer - consideration may be given to less experienced candidates displaying requisite skills and experience).
Knowledge and experience of construction/infrastructure industry including standard form construction contracts is essential.
You must also have a willingness and ability to attend the office in London 3 days per week.
Job Offer
To find out more about the salary, car allowance, bonus and benefits on offer for this role, please apply to this advert.
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