Job Description
Our customer, a a British gas distribution company is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Construction / Commercial Lawyer with at least 8 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) to join their team for a 6-month contract role. This position requires a candidate with a strong background in NEC4 contracts, general construction law, and commercial law. The successful candidate will be a well-rounded legal professional, capable of working autonomously and managing procurement tenders, contract negotiations, and commercial matters. The role may also involve some non-contentious dispute and contract management experience.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide expert legal advice on all aspects of construction and commercial law, with a particular focus on NEC4 contracts.
* Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including procurement tenders, construction agreements, and commercial contracts.
* Manage the commercial aspects of construction projects, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
* Offer support in contract management, identifying and mitigating risks associated with contractual obligations.
* Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including procurement teams and project managers, to ensure legal requirements are met throughout the lifecycle of construction projects.
* Address non-contentious disputes and assist with resolving contractual issues that may arise.
* Ensure that all legal work is conducted with a focus on business objectives, while maintaining high standards of legal compliance.
* Provide support on general commercial matters, including the drafting and negotiation of standard commercial agreements.
* Maintain strong client relationships and provide timely, clear, and practical legal advice.
Key Requirements:
* Minimum 8 years PQE in construction and commercial law.
* Extensive experience with NEC4 contracts and general construction law.
* Solid commercial law experience, particularly in procurement tenders and contract negotiations.
* Some exposure to non-contentious dispute resolution and contract management.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
* Proven ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities effectively.
* Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
* Ability to handle complex legal issues in a practical and solution-oriented manner.
About Elevate
Elevate provides consulting, technology and services to law departments and law firms across the globe. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our 1,600+ strong team of legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operate across the United States, Europe, UK, and Asia, Hong Kong and Australia.
ElevateFlex, is the flexible resourcing capability within Elevate, we define and support a new flexible career within the legal industry. We match exceptional legal professionals to the evolving needs of our Customers through the curation of a world-class, global Community of Talent, and advanced, technology-enabled search. We were recently proud to be assessed in Band 1 of Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.
Our Vision is a world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes, together.
Equitability and Inclusion are critical to ElevateFlex’s success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry’s most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business.
As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, ElevateFlex is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become part of the ElevateFlex Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.