In-house Construction Lawyer

Preston Permanent £70,000 - £90,000 per year View Job Description
New opportunity for a in-house construction lawyer within the building and construction / property industry. Flexible on package and experience.
  • Rare Construction role in-house
  • Flexible package on offer

About Our Client

Our client is an award-winning leader in the UK property and construction industry, with a turnover in excess of £200m, comprising of a number of distinct companies and subsidiaries with its own specialist staff and defined focus across both public and private sector. Divisions:

Construction, Civil Engineering, Facilities Management, Water, Partnerships

Job Description

They are looking for an experienced In-house Construction Lawyer to support the small but growing legal function, primarily on non-contentious construction matters.

  • Review and advise in relation to terms, NEC and JCT forms;
  • Drafting and obtaining collateral warranties;
  • Advise non-lawyer colleagues on minor disputes;
  • Drafting, negotiating and completing bond documentation including highway and drainage agreements;
  • Advise on general commercial contracts;
  • Assist with corporate governance.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal In-house Construction Lawyer will be 5-6 years PQE with demonstrable expertise in non-contentious construction. Flexible.

  • Experience dealing with NEC based contract and bespoke terms
  • Commercial awareness
  • Decision making and problem solving skills.

What's on Offer

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and package which will be discussed dependent on experience.

You'll also work on a hybrid basis, with office attendance in Preston required multiple times per week.

Contact
Lucy Martin
Quote job ref
JN-062024-6459709
Phone number
+447812680116

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Manufacturing & Engineering
Sector
Property
Location
Preston
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lucy Martin
Consultant phone
+447812680116
Job reference
JN-062024-6459709