Senior Construction and Procurement Lawyer

3 days ago


London Gatwick Airport, United Kingdom Gatwick Airport Full time

**Senior Construction and Procurement Lawyer**

Are you looking for an In house legal role that will help us redefine what's possible for our passengers and local community.
As part of our ‘Grow with Gatwick' initiative you'll be provided with plenty of training and support to ensure you're developing and growing your career.

Our legal team is small but important and ensures that we meet all our legal obligations.

**What is the role**

The Senior Construction and Procurement Lawyer is a trusted and valued senior legal advisor to the business.

**What will you do?**
- Provides legal advice primarily to the Construction team, Procurement and the wider business as required, in respect of construction and commercial matters of significant value and complexity
- Acts as trusted legal advisor for the business, providing legal risk mitigation advice to facilitate commercial growth
- Coaches more junior members of the Legal team and wider business
- Advises on relevant legislative and regulatory requirements and keeps abreast of changes to that framework
- Advises in relation to ongoing contract management issues
- Educates the business in relation to legal risk identification and mitigation
- Assists General Counsel with Legal Function budget oversight and management

**Do you have what we're looking for?**
- Extensive experience advising commercial organisations on managing legal risk in a way that truly facilitates advantage and commercial growth
- Extensive exposure advising on matters of significant complexity and strategic value
- Comfortable assuming a degree of legal risk within reasonable tolerance levels, having deployed available mitigation tools
- Experience advising and influencing at senior levels
- Understanding of where and how to contribute to deliver the best outcomes
- Experience developing and leading teams
- Ability to analyse complex legal and commercial concepts; identify risk and mitigation strategies; and translate into clear, practical and actionable advice that enables the business to further its strategic ambitions
- High degree of commercial awareness and understanding
- Consistently curious, with a strong desire for continuous improvement
- Confident acting autonomously, with ability to ruthlessly prioritise and contribute in areas of greatest strategic importance to GAL
- A credible, trusted voice; able to build strong relationships and influence and constructively challenge at all levels of the business
- Analytical, logical, pragmatic and solution-oriented; a strong communicator
- Respected leader able to support the development of colleagues across the business
- Professional legal qualification and +10 years PQE
- Current practicing certificate

**What's it like to work here?**

Our employees tell us that working here is something special. Everyone is looking to deliver what matters to our passengers. There is so much that makes air travel possible. No day is like another. Our employees enjoy a range of personal, health and financial benefits, including annual leave and high street discounts. We offer a performance-based bonus scheme and our people can request professional training to support them to Grow with Gatwick

We want our people to reflect our local community and the passengers we serve. We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included. We want our people to feel like they can be who they want to be at work, and we work hard to provide them with the respect and flexibility to do so.

We aim to be an equitable, diverse, and inclusive employer. We encourage and support our people to be their best. We seek different perspectives that redefine what's possible. Together we are a team.



  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector Full time

    Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector is recruiting a skilled Construction and Procurement Lawyer to work on a locum contract in London. The ideal candidate will have experience of working within the Public Sector, preferably within a Local Authority.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-respected London Council as a Locum Contracts &...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Full time

    Contract Lawyer PositionWe require a seasoned Contracts Lawyer to join our team, focusing on public procurement and construction law.This is a contract-based role, offering a flexible working arrangement with regular office days.Responsibilities:Manage a diverse portfolio of contracts, ensuring adherence to public procurement regulations and construction...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Sellick Partnership - In House Full time

    Sellick Partnership, a leading provider of in-house legal services, is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Lawyer to join their team. Based in London, this role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure projects and develop expertise in construction law.The ideal candidate will have strong experience working within the...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Venn Group - London Full time

    Venn Group is partnering with a forward-thinking local authority in London to find an exceptional Contract and Procurement Lawyer with a specialism in Construction Law. As a Locum Lawyer, you will play a vital role in shaping the authority's approach to construction projects and ensuring that all legal requirements are met.We are seeking someone with...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom JMC Legal Recruitment Full time

    This cutting-edge construction law firm in the West End specializes in real estate and construction.They are offering a Senior Construction Solicitor role with 5+ years PQE experience, exposure to top-quality construction work, and opportunities to work alongside leading partners and diverse clients.Firm Overview:The practice is dynamic, several lawyers...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Full time

    Service Care Solutions is recruiting a highly skilled Contracts Lawyer to join their team on a contract basis. This opportunity offers the chance to work with a well-established London Borough Council, providing exceptional development and growth opportunities.The role involves managing a diverse caseload of contracts, including procurement for repairs,...

  • Construction Lawyers

    4 weeks ago


    London, United Kingdom Be-IT Ltd Full time

    Non-Contentious Construction Lawyer 1+ To £££ This popular top 20 City law firm with a highly ranked construction team is looking for an ambitious lawyer to focus on non-contentious, advisory work including procurement, drafting and negotiation of building and engineering contracts, consultancy appointments and related agreements. The role offers...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Origin Legal Full time

    Origin Legal seeks a highly skilled Construction and Procurement Lawyer to join its team. The successful candidate will support the Construction, Engineering & Projects team in providing excellent legal services, including both contentious and non-contentious construction law work.The team offers full-service provision, delivering transactional advice...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Lipson Lloyd-Jones Full time

    Join our specialist team as a Lawyer for Development and Construction, supporting clients in the construction industry with a comprehensive range of services.You will work closely with clients to understand their needs, providing expert advice on construction law matters, and ensuring that their procurement and contracting strategies are effective.A strong...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Charles Russell Speechlys LLP Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Lawyer to join our London based Construction, Engineering & Projects team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a wide variety of contentious and non-contentious construction work streams.The ideal candidate will have experience of working on complex and high value construction disputes,...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Michael Page Legal Full time

    **Job Title:** Senior Construction Lawyer**Location:** UKWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Construction Lawyer to join our team at Michael Page Legal. As a key member of our construction law practice, you will advise clients on a wide range of construction and infrastructure projects.**Key Responsibilities:Reviewing and negotiating construction...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Procurement and Contracts Lawyer to join our team at Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited. The successful candidate will have a specialism in construction and provide expert advice on contracts, procurement, and corporate law.The role involves providing legal guidance on public procurement, construction, and other...


  • London, United Kingdom Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited Full time

    Senior Contracts and Procurement Lawyer London Local Authority Locum Contract Remote Working Full-Time Hours A highly reputable local authority in London is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join their large, welcoming team on a locum basis. Our client is seeking an experienced Lawyer to handle a caseload of contracts...


  • London, United Kingdom www.simplylawjobs.com - Jobboard Full time

    Construction Contracts LawyerLondon Borough CouncilLocum ContractHybridSellick Partnership are currently recruiting to a fantastic opportunity within a well-respected London Council for a locum Contracts & Procurement Lawyer with a specialism in Construction.The assignment will begin on a 3 month contract, but will be extended on a rolling basis. The...

  • Construction Lawyer

    2 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Simmons & Hanbury Full time

    Role OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Construction Lawyer to join our in-house legal team on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis.Key ResponsibilitiesCommercial Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including supply agreements, service contracts, distribution agreements, and joint ventures, ensuring alignment with the...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced Construction Lawyer to join our client, a well-respected London Council. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working within the Public Sector, ideally within a Local Authority. About the OpportunityThis is a fantastic opportunity for a Contracts & Procurement Lawyer with a specialism in...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Mack Legal | In-house Legal Recruitment Full time

    Company OverviewMack Legal is a leading in-house legal recruitment firm specialising in construction law. Our team of experienced lawyers work closely with clients to provide expert advice and guidance on all aspects of construction law.We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Construction Lawyer to join our team. As a Senior Construction...


  • London, United Kingdom Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector Full time

    Construction Contracts Lawyer London Borough Council Locum Contract Hybrid Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting to a fantastic opportunity within a well-respected London Council for a locum Contracts & Procurement Lawyer with a specialism in Construction. The assignment will begin on a 3 month contract, but will be extended on a rolling basis....


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Sellick Partnership Full time

    Job Summary">We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Lawyer to join our in-house legal function. The successful candidate will work closely with the General Counsel on a major infrastructure project, involving a range of interesting legal work.The ideal candidate will have experience working on large infrastructure projects and have expertise in...

  • Construction Lawyer

    3 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited Full time

    The role offers a competitive £100-120 per hour salary, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to work with a well-respected London Council. As a Locum Contracts & Procurement Lawyer, you will be responsible for advising on construction contracts, providing legal advice, and assisting with the procurement of various contracts.