1. Work on a landmark UK infrastructure programme
2. £800 a day locum rate
About Our Client
Our client is a nationally significant infrastructure organisation delivering one of the UK's largest and most complex transport programmes. It offers the scale, profile and challenge that few in house legal teams can match, with exposure to major procurement, supply chain, utilities and public sector issues.
Job Description
The In-House Construction Solicitor will be:
3. Delivering high quality legal advice across commercial and contracts matters linked to a major infrastructure programme
4. Drafting, reviewing and negotiating high value construction, procurement and corporate agreements
5. Advising on contractual risk, project delivery issues and compliance with relevant legislation and regulation
6. Acting as a key legal contact for stakeholders across procurement, contract management and wider business functions
7. Supporting procurement activity, including major project and early works packages
8. Advising on contractual claims and disputes, including use of external counsel where appropriate
9. Running legal surgeries to support internal teams and reduce external legal spend
10. Providing advice on GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and related privacy matters
11. Preparing training, legal updates, templates and self help tools for internal stakeholders
12. Contributing to briefings and reports for senior management and government facing stakeholders
13. Attending court and major compensation events where required
14. Supervising junior lawyers or trainees where needed
The Successful Applicant
The In-House Construction Solicitor should be:
15. A solicitor or equivalent with at least 4+ years PQE
16. Experienced in commercial and or construction law
17. Skilled in drafting a wide range of legal documents and commercial agreements
18. Able to advise on large scale UK construction or infrastructure matters
19. Familiar with public sector procurement processes and contract law
20. Confident managing numerous priorities in a fast paced environment
21. Strong in stakeholder management, influencing and communication
22. Experienced in handling contractual claims, disputes and external legal spend
23. Happy attending court and supporting high value compensation matters
24. Eligible to obtain BPSS clearance
What's on Offer
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a high profile in house legal team working on a nationally important infrastructure programme. You will gain exposure to complex, high value legal work, collaborate with senior business leaders, and build experience that is highly regarded across the infrastructure, transport and public sector markets.For lawyers seeking a contract that offers real substance, visibility and the chance to make an impact, this is far more than a standard interim assignment. Initial 6 month contract with a view to extending, alongside hybrid working.If you're an experienced In-House Commercial/Construction Solicitor, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.