Overview
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Introduction: Heathrow is a city within a city – a complex ecosystem that provides a variety of high-profile, absorbing work. From helping protect the data on which the safety of millions of passengers depends, to negotiating licenses for airlines and drafting leases for hundreds of shops and restaurants, there are opportunities for interesting, inspiring work at every turn. Not least in mitigating and managing risk in the wider aviation industry to ensure generations to come can enjoy the freedom and excitement of air travel.
Our Legal & Business Assurance function brings together legal and business assurance professionals, all committed to living our values. You’ll be making sure we operate to the highest standards, across the kind of varied projects that you only find in an ever-changing environment like ours. Part of a close-knit and driven team, you’ll take on work you’ll both take real pride in and feel passionate about.
Job Description
We are seeking a Construction Lawyer to join our team and provide expert legal advice to our Infrastructure and Procurement teams. You'll be involved in a variety of exciting and challenging infrastructure projects that support Airport growth.
This role would suit an experienced construction lawyer who is proficient in NEC forms of contract and also open to diversifying to support on supply chain arrangements in other areas of the business, such as Operations and Technology as and when required. While the focus is mainly on non-contentious construction work, you will also provide advice on post-contractual issues and potential disputes.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, flexible and willing to take on a diverse workload to meet the evolving needs of our business. Additionally, there will be opportunities to upskill in other areas of law as needed.
Your role will involve
* Acting as a Legal business partner to the Infrastructure and Procurement teams
* Providing specific legal support on construction and infrastructure matters, utilising existing personal experience in NEC forms of contract
* Getting involved in commercial incentivisation arrangements
* Providing back up support to wider procurement as required
* Producing standard form contracts, precedents and other ‘toolkits’ for the business
* Producing easy to use guidance for the business to facilitate ongoing compliance with all relevant legal obligations
These Skills Are Essential
* Qualified Solicitor
* Strong and demonstrable experience in use of NEC form of contract
* Experience of diverse aspects of contractual legal advice with a track record of completing successful transactions with a high level of personal involvement
* Strong written, interpersonal and presentation skills
About Us
There’s something so special about working at the world’s most iconic airport. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities. Every day, you’ll encounter people from all cultures, nationalities and experiences, and you’ll be part of a team delivering ambitious plans while supporting sustainability and global impact.
Our rewards
We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. This includes performance-based annual bonuses, Share in Success Bonus plans, generous annual leave, market-leading pensions, family-friendly policies, private health insurance and wellbeing tools, plus varied learning and development opportunities.
Working Location
Our Hybrid working approach offers the opportunity for colleagues in some roles to work from home for an average of two days a week, providing flexibility while ensuring operational needs are met. Working arrangements vary by team and will be confirmed during the recruitment process. You’ll need to be based in the UK and within a commutable distance to Heathrow.
Sustainable Travel to work
Heathrow’s Sustainable Travel Guide sets out easy and sustainable travel options that everyone can access.
Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger – and Heathrow is an accessible place to work with multiple diversity networks to champion inclusivity and individuality.
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