Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsImmediate start on high profile infrastructure project£650 a day with strong extension potentialAbout Our ClientOur client is a major public interest infrastructure organisation at the heart of one of the UK's most significant transport programmes. It offers exposure to complex procurement, construction and stakeholder matters across a large scale, nationally important project.Job DescriptionThe Legal Counsel - Construction/Commercial will be:Assisting with the delivery of high quality legal advice across commercial and contracts mattersDrafting and reviewing construction, funding and other commercial agreementsSupporting procurement and negotiation activity on high value project workAdvising internal stakeholders on contractual and legal risk issuesAssisting with statutory advice where requiredSupporting the resolution of contractual claims and disputes, including liaising with external lawyersHelping manage external legal support, budgets, timescales and quality of outputThe Successful ApplicantThe Legal Counsel - Construction/Commercial should be:A solicitor or equivalent with 1 to 2 years PQEFrom a commercial and or construction law backgroundAble to demonstrate experience of drafting legal documents with confidenceExperienced in house, or able to show strong client facing advisory skills from private practiceFamiliar with contract law and ideally procurement law within major projectsComfortable supporting on UK construction, infrastructure, utilities, transport or government related workStrong in written communication, legal drafting and stakeholder engagementOrganised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities to deadlineEligible to obtain BPSS clearanceWhat's on OfferThis is a strong interim opportunity to join a high profile legal team on a nationally significant infrastructure programme. You will work on complex commercial and construction matters, providing immediate value in a fast paced environment.This is an initial 6 month contract with a view to extending, offering hybrid working from the Birmingham office, a competitive £650 umbrella day rate, being ideal for candidates seeking a high quality locum role with immediate start potential.If you're an experienced Legal Counsel - Construction/Commercial, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.ContactMichael BaileyQuote job refJN-032026-6985588Phone number+441132437739Job summaryJob functionLegalSubsectorProperty / Construction - In HouseSectorBusiness ServicesLocationBirminghamContract typeTemporaryConsultant nameMichael BaileyConsultant phone+441132437739Job referenceJN-032026-6985588
