About the job
We are seeking a Construction Lawyer to support our Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) requirements in the UK. This role offers a unique opportunity to work directly with key internal stakeholders and construction professionals on leading infrastructure and major projects within our in-house legal team, providing hands-on legal support to ensure fast, efficient, and scalable legal and contracting processes. We are seeking an individual capable of working independently, proactively managing legal issues, and offering pragmatic legal advice.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the primary legal contact for construction-related and procurement enquiries across our EPC operations for our various UK businesses and their respective directors/boards.
* Lead counsel for a major UK Carbon Capture & CO2 Reduction project.
* Draft, review, and negotiate engineering and construction contracts including NEC, FIDIC, EPC, ICC, IChemE, JCT.
* Advising on legal contracts and issues relating to major UK infrastructure projects customer supply and plant /capex procurement.
* Provide legal counsel on construction-related disputes and claims, including contract interpretation and management of resolution strategies. Key business partner / management of HM UK's contentious / litigation matters management of business line cases with support of specialist external law firms and experts once litigated
* Advising on procurement strategies, construction and project risk and contract structuring.
* Managing the suite of procurement templates for capex works.
* Oversee and coordinate with external legal counsel on EPC matters.
* Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate business teams on legal risks and construction contract best practices.
* Maintain regular communication with business clients and legal stakeholders to ensure alignment and manage legal risks proactively.
* Full ownership of assigned projects, ensure timely delivery of legal solutions, and escalate issues where necessary.
* Exposure to high-value and complex mandates and develop experience in competition law and corporate matters.
What's on Offer:
* Hybrid working options.
* Excellent quality work without needing to be London-based.
* Collegiate and supportive team environment.
* Day to Day access to key stakeholders and leading counsel on strategically important projects for the UK business.
Qualifications
Required:
* You will be a UK qualified lawyer with a minimum 2-3 years of experience advising on construction-related legal matters (especially non-contentious) at a leading law firm / construction practice or an in-house legal department within a tier one contractor or similar construction or real estate sectors.
* University degree or similar, with UK law qualification to LLB or CPE / with LPC and also hold practicing certificate.
* Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating complex construction and engineering contracts, with a strong grasp of contracts and procurement.
* Experience advising on large scale developments or infrastructure projects from inception to completion.
* Experience in construction-related disputes such as extension of time and cost claims.
* Qualified to practice law in England.
* Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred:
* In-house legal experience specifically within a construction-focused legal role.
* Familiarity with legal considerations surrounding construction projects and related infrastructure.
* Experience working on large-scale construction projects.
Key Competencies
* Commercial acumen with the ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal solutions.
* Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
* Collaborative and proactive mindset with excellent judgment and problem-solving ability.
* Attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture.
What's on Offer
Salary: Competitive package
Bonus available
* Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador
* Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance
* Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
* Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause
* Social Value: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)
* Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover