Heathrow is a city within a city – a complex ecosystem that provides an astonishing 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. Together, we operate within regulatory and statutory frameworks, always acting responsibly and doing the right thing. 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.
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.
* 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
* 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
LI-Hybrid
There's something so special about working at the world's most iconic airport. Its sights. Its sounds. Its constant air of excitement. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities.
Every day, you'll discover a world full of fresh possibilities and end the day buzzing with stories to tell, as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities and experiences. A world full of pride for what we do and no end of exciting career prospects to explore.
It brings out the best in all of us. And inspires everyone to deliver on our ambitious plans. Together, we're working to welcome millions more passengers while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability.
Join us on that journey and we'll help you achieve your ambitions too. Supporting you to learn, encouraging you to be yourself, backing you to achieve more than you might ever have imagined. Because there's no place like Heathrow.
Our rewards
We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance-based annual bonuses and our longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans, we also offer generous annual leave allowances and market-leading pensions. With family friendly policies, access to private health insurance and a wide range of wellbeing tools, we'll support you to be at your best inside and outside work. And of course, we'll provide varied learning and development opportunities too. Here you'll find everything you need for a fulfilling career journey that can take you in exciting directions.
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 the flexibility to work in an agile way whilst ensuring we deliver for the operational needs of Heathrow. Working arrangements vary from team to 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 – not least because we welcome passengers from all corners of the globe, every single day. Heathrow is an accessible place to work. With five diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality.