Senior Contracts Lawyer (Construction & Public Sector)
Location: Dagenham (Hybrid working arrangements)
Day Rate: £60 - £70 per hour Umbrella
Duration: 6 months initially with scope for extension
We are seeking an experienced senior Commercial Lawyer to join our client's legal team, with a particular focus on commercial contracts, construction matters and public sector projects. The role will involve advising on high value and strategically important commercial and infrastructure matters across a broad range of services and stakeholders.
This is a senior position suited to a commercial minded lawyer who is confident operating autonomously, managing risk pragmatically and supporting senior leadership on complex legal and contractual issues.
Key Responsibilities:
Leading on advising internal stakeholders, drafting, negotiation and management of commercial contracts, construction contracts and public sector agreements
Advising on construction and infrastructure projects, including procurement strategy, contract structuring and delivery risk.
Drafting and negotiating industry-standard construction documentation including JCT, NEC, professional appointments, collateral warranties, framework agreements and consultant appointments.
Advising on contentious and non-contentious construction matters including delay, extensions of time, defects, payment disputes, contract interpretation and variation issues.
Providing legal advice on public procurement matters, including compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and wider public law requirements.
Supporting procurement exercises, framework arrangements, direct awards and contract modifications.
Developing and improving legal templates, governance processes and contract management practices.
Supporting corporate governance and compliance activities across the organisation.
Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and legal staff where appropriate.Essential Experience and Skills
Qualified solicitor, barrister or equivalent common law qualified lawyer with substantial post-qualification experience.
Strong commercial contracts background.
Significant experience in construction law and infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of public sector contracting and procurement law.
Experience drafting and negotiating JCT and/or NEC contracts.
Experience advising public bodies, utilities, local authorities, housing organisations or regulated industries.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to provide commercially pragmatic and solutions-focused advice.
Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.
Strong technical drafting ability and attention to detail.Desirable Experience
Experience advising on energy, utilities, regeneration or infrastructure projects.
In-house legal experience.
Experience managing disputes and claims arising from construction projects.
Familiarity with subsidy control, governance and regulatory compliance.
Experience supervising junior lawyers or managing legal teams.Personal Attributes
Commercially astute and pragmatic.
Confident decision-maker.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Organised and capable of managing competing priorities.
Able to balance legal risk with operational realities.
Collaborative but capable of challenging where necessary.Salary and Benefits
£60 - £70 per hour Umbrella
Hybrid/flexible working.
Opportunity to work in a on complex and high-profile projects.
Senior leadership exposure and progression opportunities.
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