Solicitor - In-house - Construction

Bath Permanent £60,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
You will work with a talented team to assist in providing pragmatic and commercially sound legal advice via a business partnering arrangement to the business on it's global portfolio of projects whilst developing relationships with internal business stakeholders as well as clients and collaborators to mitigate the business' risks.
  • Ability to work on highly interesting and varied projects
  • Fantastic working culture and work life balance.

About Our Client

The company is a well-established and respected organisation within the construction sector.

Job Description

  • Providing sound and timely legal and commercial advice to mitigate commercial and contractual risks on the company's global portfolio of projects
  • Reviewing, reporting on, negotiating and finalising a wide range of contractual documentation (including but not limited to consultancy appointments and sub-consultancy agreements, collateral warranties, novation agreements, letters of intent).
  • Advising the business to ensure that the company's governance policies are adhered to in contract negotiations and assisting to make a case for any deviations to the governance policies where necessary.



  • Assisting the business in the proper operation and administration of its contracts and legal framework.



  • Assisting in the provision of training to the business to promote awareness on a range of legal and commercial issues relevant to the industry and projects.



  • Assisting with developing and implementing systems, processes and procedures to enhance the efficiency of the Commercial and Legal team and the company as a whole.



  • Ensure appropriate, timely and proportionate support is provided to the Project Directors and Partners in closing out contractual negotiations and any further contract interpretation and administration assistance during project delivery.



  • Working collaboratively and liaising with other business service functions as necessary to ensure an inclusive, collaborative approach to resolving issues.

The Successful Applicant

Your skills and experience

  • Legally qualified, ideally with 1-5 years' post qualification experience.
  • Experience in construction law and the construction industry is essential with preferably demonstrable experience in general commercial law.
  • Experience of drafting and reviewing contracts.
  • Negotiation skills.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Commercial mindset.
  • Good administrative and organisational skills.
  • Keen attention to detail.

What's on Offer

  • Package between £63,000-£70,000
  • A permanent position within a reputable organisation in Bath.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
  • Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days at home



If you are an experienced Solicitor looking for a rewarding opportunity in Bath, we encourage you to apply. Take the next step in your legal career today!

Contact
Stacey Graham
Quote job ref
JN-122025-6894918
Phone number
+44 118 933 7035

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Commercial
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Bath
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Stacey Graham
Consultant phone
+44 118 933 7035
Job reference
JN-122025-6894918