Legal Counsel - Construction
- Recruiter
- Badenoch + Clark
- Location
-
England, South Yorkshire, Sheffield
South YorkshireSouth Yorkshire
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 20 Jan 2021
- Closes
- 09 Feb 2021
- Ref
- JN -012021-163090
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Category
- Legal
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Overview
Due to continued growth a national infrastructure company based in Sheffield have an exciting opportunity within their legal function. They are looking to recruit an experienced Construction Lawyer to assist them with a wide range of legal matters.
Job Description
* Drafting and negotiating standard form building contracts, consultant appointments, tenders, framework agreements, sub-contracts, collateral warranties, bonds/guarantees, novation agreements etc and a good understanding of the main forms of dispute resolution
* Understanding of construction related insurances
* Managing construction related insurance claims
* Ability to upskill other members of the team who do not have a construction background
* Must be able to demonstrate excellent people management skills and have the ability to quickly develop successful client relationships
* Ability to provide key stakeholders with concise, commercially minded advice
Person Specification
* Trained/training with a leading law firm or organisation
* A minimum of 4 years PQE gained in construction law (contentious or non-contentious) either in-house or private practice
* Excellent communicator and can confidently liaise with senior stakeholders
* Desire to progress their in-house career
Please reach out for more information.
Badenoch + Clark acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Badenoch + Clark UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Badenoch + Clark. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser: /en-gb/candidate-privacy
Due to continued growth a national infrastructure company based in Sheffield have an exciting opportunity within their legal function. They are looking to recruit an experienced Construction Lawyer to assist them with a wide range of legal matters.
Job Description
* Drafting and negotiating standard form building contracts, consultant appointments, tenders, framework agreements, sub-contracts, collateral warranties, bonds/guarantees, novation agreements etc and a good understanding of the main forms of dispute resolution
* Understanding of construction related insurances
* Managing construction related insurance claims
* Ability to upskill other members of the team who do not have a construction background
* Must be able to demonstrate excellent people management skills and have the ability to quickly develop successful client relationships
* Ability to provide key stakeholders with concise, commercially minded advice
Person Specification
* Trained/training with a leading law firm or organisation
* A minimum of 4 years PQE gained in construction law (contentious or non-contentious) either in-house or private practice
* Excellent communicator and can confidently liaise with senior stakeholders
* Desire to progress their in-house career
Please reach out for more information.
Badenoch + Clark acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Badenoch + Clark UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Badenoch + Clark. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser: /en-gb/candidate-privacy
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