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In-House Commerical/Construction Solicitor

Birmingham Temporary £750 - £800 per day View Job Description
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an In House Construction Solicitor in Birmingham to join a major UK infrastructure programme on an initial 6 month contract. This is a high profile role offering broad commercial and construction work, senior stakeholder exposure, and the chance to shape legal outcomes on one of the country's most significant projects.
  • Work on a landmark UK infrastructure programme
  • £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:

  • Delivering high quality legal advice across commercial and contracts matters linked to a major infrastructure programme
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating high value construction, procurement and corporate agreements
  • Advising on contractual risk, project delivery issues and compliance with relevant legislation and regulation
  • Acting as a key legal contact for stakeholders across procurement, contract management and wider business functions
  • Supporting procurement activity, including major project and early works packages
  • Advising on contractual claims and disputes, including use of external counsel where appropriate
  • Running legal surgeries to support internal teams and reduce external legal spend
  • Providing advice on GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and related privacy matters
  • Preparing training, legal updates, templates and self help tools for internal stakeholders
  • Contributing to briefings and reports for senior management and government facing stakeholders
  • Attending court and major compensation events where required
  • Supervising junior lawyers or trainees where needed

The Successful Applicant

The In-House Construction Solicitor should be:

  • A solicitor or equivalent with at least 4+ years PQE
  • Experienced in commercial and or construction law
  • Skilled in drafting a wide range of legal documents and commercial agreements
  • Able to advise on large scale UK construction or infrastructure matters
  • Familiar with public sector procurement processes and contract law
  • Confident managing numerous priorities in a fast paced environment
  • Strong in stakeholder management, influencing and communication
  • Experienced in handling contractual claims, disputes and external legal spend
  • Happy attending court and supporting high value compensation matters
  • 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.

Contact
Michael Bailey
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6985415
Phone number
+441132437739

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Property / Construction - In House
Sector
Business Services
Location
Birmingham
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Michael Bailey
Consultant phone
+441132437739
Job reference
JN-032026-6985415