Construction Attorney

We are seeking an experienced Construction Attorney to join our in-house legal team at South East Water.

The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating NEC contracts, providing commercially-minded legal advice on construction projects, and collaborating with engineering, procurement, and project teams.

You will also advise the business on applicable law and regulations, support the Head of Legal, and contribute to delivering large-scale construction and commercial contracts.

• A qualified lawyer in England and Wales with a proven track record in drafting and negotiating construction contracts, preferably within the utilities or energy sector.
• Strong understanding of regulated contracts and experience working on complex projects with the ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and balance competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders.

• A competitive salary of approximately £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Hybrid working arrangements (2 days per week in the office).
• An excellent stakeholder pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• 5 weeks' holiday rising to 6 with length of service, plus flexible annual leave policy to buy/sell holiday entitlement.
• Cycle-to-work scheme, health cash plan, life assurance, and wellbeing-related benefits.

South East Water is a water company committed to creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, and identity. We value diversity and believe that creativity comes from it, not similarity.