Motus Legal Recruitment
Construction Lawyer
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Commercial/Construction Full/part-time | Hybrid - 5 Month FTC
We are looking for a temporary Construction & Commercial Solicitor / Senior Solicitor to play a key role within the Construction, Commercial & Corporate legal team advising stakeholders within the business. You will be protecting the company's interests advising on a wide variety of construction and commercial projects and contracts which are strategically important and are interesting and challenging. You will have the opportunity to undertake a wide variety of work including within different areas of legal practice and gain exposure to senior management working and influencing at a senior level within the company.
This role requires 2 days per week in London or 1 day in London and 1 day in the Thames Valley.
Responsibilities
- Becoming a key legal business partner for procurement, operations, commercial and the wider business across the national network
- Advising, developing, drafting and negotiating a wide variety of high impact and strategically important contracts that support different parts of the business including:
- Construction contracts for repair and laying of utility pipes
- Major infrastructure contracts for bio methane and hydrogen projects
- Commercial agreements for supply of parts, gas supplies, collaboration agreements and data sharing agreements
- Professional services agreements
- Service agreements
- IT and transformation contracts
- Advising on contract interpretation and disputes arising out of contracts including obtaining external legal support when required
- Co-ordinating in house and external legal teams to deliver cost effective and pragmatic solutions
- Supporting on framework agreements, drafting bespoke amendments to standard form contracts and assisting with standardisation of contracts across the business
- Building strong cross-functional relationships within the wider legal department and within the wider business
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- You will be an experienced construction or commercial solicitor with a valid practising certificate in either England & Wales or in Scotland
- You will be experienced in construction and/or commercial contracts and/or IT contracts and it would be beneficial if you have experience in the NEC form of Contract
- You will ideally have some experience of the Utilities Regulations or public procurement or be willing to upskill in this area
- Enthusiasm, professional motivation, an ability to work well independently and as part of a team and flexibility
- Comfort in working closely with all levels including Directors and Senior Managers
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
If the role is of interest and you would like further information, please contact Brian Littleton on 07376-908788 or at bl@motusrecruitment.com
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