Senior Legal Counsel / Construction Lawyer
Belfast, County Antrim, United Kingdom
Be the First to Apply
Job Description
Farrans are proud to be a Sisk company, part of one of Ireland’s largest providers of pioneering construction and engineering services with extensive operations across Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe.
We are looking for an experienced Construction lawyer (contentious and / or non-contentious) to join the Sisk in-house legal team.
Responsibilities
* Provide day to day legal advice and support to the Sisk Group companies.
* Draft, review and negotiate construction contract documentation including main contracts, subcontracts, bonds, warranties, novation agreements and NDAs.
* Advise on and support claims management and / or disputes as they arise including adjudication and arbitration / litigation.
* Manage external legal advisors across a range of jurisdictions.
* Provide training and guidance to the business and project teams.
* Assist with miscellaneous commercial and corporate law issues such as M&A, data protection, compliance, IT agreements and employment law.
* Contribute to company policy development on key issues such as GDPR, AI etc.
Qualifications
* Qualified lawyer with construction experience (contentious and / or non-contentious) or relevant commercial or disputes experience may be considered.
* Experience drafting and negotiating contract documents.
* Strong communication skills – ability to communicate effectively with non-legal colleagues is essential.
* An understanding of the construction industry.
* Self-motivated and team player.
* Former in-house experience is an advantage, but not a necessity.
* Experience working on contracts in other European jurisdictions.
About Us
Here at Farrans we build, we transform, and we connect. Making a positive difference to the communities in which we operate is our passion and we place social responsibility at the heart of every scheme.
The projects we deliver have an important role in the everyday lives of people in the UK & Ireland. We are committed to making a positive impact on the environment and strive for sustainability in all we do.
Our culture is one of transparency, equality and encouragement, where questions are welcomed, learning never stops and access to support is provided.
Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all. Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know.
When you come to Farrans, you can make a big impact. We love enthusiasm, new ideas and innovation. Your well-being is our priority.
Our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you to achieve your full potential.
Our career development opportunities provide you with a clear progression pathway, advanced education in your core subjects as well as management and leadership opportunities to excel quickly.
We understand the importance of work life balance. We offer flexible working hours (where applicable) and generous leave policies to help you maintain a healthy work-life integration.
We know that our most important asset is our people and that is why we have invested significantly to ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of all our employees.
To learn more about what we can offer you, click here
Job Info
* Job Identification 204
* Job Category Corporate Functions
* Posting Date 04/01/2026, 01:19 PM
* Locations Belfast, County Antrim, United Kingdom
* Apply Before 04/19/2026, 11:05 PM
* Job Schedule Full time
Belfast, County Antrim, United Kingdom
Register your Interest? Join our talent community and get notified of the latest openings.
#J-18808-Ljbffr