Legal Counsel - Projects/Construction

Our client is seeking a Legal Counsel specialising in projects and construction to join their in house legal function, you'll play a key role in supporting the legal needs of an energy and natural resources organisation. This role involves advising on a variety of legal matters to ensure the smooth delivery of projects and compliance with industry regulations.

Client Details

Our client is an organisation operating within the energy and natural resources sector

Description

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• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating multimillion-pound supply, manufacturing, installation and framework agreements. Lead complex negotiations with major EPC clients, contractors and suppliers.
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• Advise on the full contract life cycle across our engineering, design and installation projects, from tender and bid support through to delivery, variations and completion.
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• Support with the Development and maintenance of contract templates, playbooks and guidance that enable the business to move quickly and confidently on routine matters.
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• Support business development, tenders and bids for major infrastructure projects.
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• Identify, assess and communicate commercial and legal risk in a way the business can act on.
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• Support the GC and Senior Legal Counsel in developing and embedding legal policies, frameworks and compliance processes across the business.
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• Contribute to our strong ESG, sustainability and governance agenda.
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Profile

A successful Legal Counsel - Projects/Construction should have:

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• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with a minimum of 2-4 years PQE
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• Projects and/or construction experience.
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• Demonstrable experience drafting and negotiating substantial commercial and project agreements, ideally including high-value contracts.
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• Commercially astute and pragmatic.
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• A natural relationship-builder who embeds as a business partner and communicates clearly with non-lawyers.
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• Sound judgement, attention to detail and a solutions-focused mindset.
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Job Offer

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• Salary between £70,000 - £80,000, DOE.
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• Permanent position
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• Hybrid working
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• Pension
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• EV car scheme, via salary sacrifice plus other benefits
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• Based in Bristol
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