Job Description

We're hiring a Senior Legal Counsel in Sheffield focusing within construction. You'll work closely with senior leadership, commercial teams and external counsels to deliver high?quality, commercially balanced legal advice across construction, refurbishment and energy projects.
The Senior Legal Counsel will be:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex construction, refurbishment and services contracts (including standard forms such as JCT, NEC etc.)
• Advising on tenders, variations and operational matters across P&C projects
• Providing legal input into governance of transactions at both division and group level
• Collaborating closely with business development, commercial, operational and senior management teams
• Managing external legal advisers as required; overseeing cost, quality and delivery of their work
• Supporting compliance with legal/regulatory requirements and public procurement rules
• Assisting in training and capability building across commercial/legal stakeholders

Lead legal on major construction and refurbishment projectsStrong benefits & development opportunities in a growing leader
The Senior Legal Counsel should be:

• A UK?qualified solicitor or barrister (or equivalent common law qualification) with 3?6 years post?qualification experience (flexible for excellent candidates)
• Experienced with UK construction contractual frameworks and standard forms, particularly JCT and NEC
• Comfortable with public procurement matters (preferred)
• Able to work in?house, dealing practically & commercially, balancing legal risk with business needs
• Strong communicator, negotiator and able to work cross?functionally

Our client is a recognised leader in energy, technical services and regeneration across the UK & Ireland, part of a global group with tens of thousands of employees and multi?billion euro turnover. They are committed to sustainability, innovation and inclusive culture, with strong focus on professional development, wellbeing and diversity.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• 25 days annual leave + public holidays
• Life cover (3x salary), shopping/retailer discounts & gym/cycle?to?work schemes
• Holiday purchase scheme and corporate social responsibility days
• Strong focus on learning & professional development (training, potentially professional qualifications)
• Inclusive workplace networks

If you're an experienced Senior Legal Counsel, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.

Skills Required