Construction Lawyer

3 months ago

Snodland, United Kingdom South East Water Full time
Job information

Do you have a sound understanding of construction and commercial law?

Do you adopt a practical, risk-based approach to providing advice? If so, don’t miss out on this opportunity... …

We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for.

This pivotal role presents an opportunity for you to join our in-house legal team and contribute to the delivery of the large scale construction and commercial contracts. With a track record in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing construction contracts, your guidance will be invaluable at every stage of the process, from the initial tender phase to project completion.

As a qualified lawyer practicing in England and Wales, it is preferable that you’ve honed your skills within a reputable law firm or in-house setting. A background within the utilities or energy sector or understanding of regulated contracts would be advantageous. 

You may be an experienced construction lawyer seeking a new opportunity, or recently qualified with around 3 years of experience looking to advance your career. Your excellent legal skills, along with your hands-on experience in construction and commercial law, especially in drafting and negotiating NEC contracts is essential.

Equally important is your ability to adopt a risk-based approach to create pragmatic solutions to challenges. You’ll engage daily with engineering, procurement, and project teams, offering sound legal advice and guidance that will help shape success.

Within our legal department, we foster a close-knit and collaborative working environment, characterised by a small yet supportive team. Your commitment to providing exceptional service to your colleagues will be pivotal in ensuring the effectiveness of our legal function.

You’ll grow a career with a meaningful purpose. Be you, belong and be valued.

Come to work to be safe, valued, and trusted. We’ll encourage you to create and pursue new opportunities for personal growth. A place to be the real you, build deeper connections and enjoy a sense of belonging. Be invested in helping us to create a sustainable water supply for now, and in the future.

What will be your key accountabilities?

To draft, review, negotiate and provide commercially minded legal advice on NEC, JCT contractual documents. Daily interaction with the engineering, procurement, and project teams from pre-tender stage through to completion Advise on adjudication process and be responsible for preparing the claim and liaising with third parties and external lawyers as required. Advise the business on applicable law and regulations. To support Head of Legal.

What will you bring to the role?

Qualified lawyer in England and Wales Trained with a well-regarded law firm or in-house preferably with knowledge of the energy or utilities sector Experience in drafting and negotiating various construction contracts such as NEC and JCT Confident lawyer with practical construction and commercial law experience Experienced working on complex projects with ability to multi-task, problem solve and balance competing priorities. Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

What can you expect from us?

Hybrid working (2 days per week in the office). Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday rising to 6 with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy / sell holiday entitlement. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits.

Everyone needs water, South East Water welcomes everyone

We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That’s why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.

What to expect from your recruitment

Please upload a CV via our careers website. You will be required to have the right to work in the UK at the point of starting employment with South East Water. You will be asked to complete satisfactory background, identity and employment referencing checks as part of receiving your employment offer from South East Water.

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