Job Title: Construction Solicitor
Salary: Up to £85,000
Location: Maidstone
Overview:
My client, a recognised brand in the southeast of England is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Construction lawyer to join an esteemed in-house legal team. You will have the opportunity to join a close knit and collaborative work environment, characterised by a small but supportive team. The successful candidate will be an expert in the drafting and negotiation of various contract types such as NEC and JCT.
Duties include:
1. Draft, review, negotiate and provide commercially minded legal advice on NEC, JCT contractual documents.
2. Interaction with the engineering, procurement, and project teams from pre-tender stage through to completion
3. On adjudication process and be responsible for preparing the claim and liaising with third parties and external lawyers as required.
4. Advising the business on applicable law and regulations.
5. Supporting the Head of Legal
The successful candidate will have/be:
6. Qualified lawyer in England and Wales
7. Trained with a well-regarded law firm or in-house preferably with knowledge of the energy or utilities sector
8. Experience in drafting and negotiating various construction contracts such as NEC and JCT
9. Confident lawyer with practical construction and commercial law experience
10. Experience working on complex projects with ability to multi-task, problem solve and balance competing priorities.
11. Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Package:
12. Up to £85,000
13. Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution
14. 5 weeks holiday rising to 6 with length of service
15. Flexible annual leave policy to buy / sell holiday entitlement
16. Cycle to work scheme
17. Health cash plan
18. Life assurance
19. Wellbeing related benefits
20. Hybrid working (1 day a week in office)
If you feel you meet the above criteria, please apply online for immediate consideration.