Fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's largest house builders
About Our Client
This company is a major player in the property industry.
Job Description
1. Legal Compliance: supporting our business in relation to its construction activities to deliver key projects in a timely and compliant manner.
2. Contract Management: with specialist external legal support, draft and negotiate contracts related to cladding projects, including agreements with contractors, suppliers, and consultants.
3. Risk Assessment: Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with cladding remediation, providing strategic advice to senior management as to cladding and other building safety risks.
4. Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with internal teams, external contractors, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders to ensure legal and safety standards are met.
5. Cladding Recovery: assist the cladding team by procuring timely and concise external legal advice to support potential recovery actions in relation to cladding remediation costs, working towards effective and efficient resolutions.
6. Advisory Role: Provide construction and building safety legal advice and support to business units, functions and the cladding team, ensuring all activities are legally sound and compliant.
The Successful Applicant
The successful Solicitor will have:
* A qualification in law.
* A background in property or construction law - contentious or non-contentious.
* Proven leadership skills.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Strong negotiation and contract drafting skills.
* Ability to manage litigation cases.
* Good understanding of building safety laws and regulations.
* Ability to develop and implement legal strategies.
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary range of £70,000 - £80,000 per annum.
* Private Medical.
* Life assurance.
* Bonus scheme.
* Inclusive and supportive company culture.
* Generous holiday leave.
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