CML ConstructionServices Ltd is the in-house legal and contract management department for the STRABAG Group.
Following STRABAG's fast growth in the UK market, CML UK is looking to appoint a Legal Counsel to join its team in Manchester.
- You are a qualified solicitor (or qualified under another common law jurisdiction) with 2-4 years' PQE.
- You will have at least 2 years' experience working in the UK construction industry. Non-contentious construction law experience is desirable.
- You will have experience with the NEC forms of contract. Experience with other forms are also desirable.
- You will demonstrate a pragmatic and solution-based approach in your legal advice to our internal clients and you are willing and able to assist in negotiating contracts in a fast-paced environment. You will also have an understanding of the economic and technical implications of the advice being provided.
- You are a self-motivated individual with a pro-active approach. You have a thirst for action and personal responsibility and also enjoy communicating with internal clients as well as colleagues. Team spirit is crucial.
Below you will find the tasks you will be entrusted with, focusing on construction law:
- Your primary task will be to provide legal support to STRABAG's project team in Manchester, who are responsible for delivering a major infrastructure project in the north-west. This will include providing legal support to the procurement and commercial departments.
- Tasks will include advising on the main contract for the project as well as drafting and negotiating various construction contracts for STRABAG's supply chain (with a particular focus on NEC4 and bespoke agreements).
- You will also provide legal support on other agreements associated with major infrastructure projects as well as providing training on construction contracts for the project team.
- There will also be opportunities to support STRABAG's other projects in the UK. Typical tasks include contract reviews, notes of advice for governance and attending negotiation meetings.
- You will be tasked with supporting cooperation with external law firms and ensure effective collaboration with STRABAG's other central divisions such as business compliance.
- You will also have the opportunity to participate in wider CML initiatives which involves collaboration with the wider group.
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- CML is proud to accompany and support talented people on their professional path. We offer you the support and opportunities to develop and grow together in our team according to your individual professional goals.
- An exciting position with interesting and challenging tasks in a team with great expertise and enthusiasm for the profession. You can expect a pleasant working atmosphere in an internationally active company in a modern and fully equipped workplace in our Manchester office.
- You will also have the unique opportunity to benefit from the diverse fields of activity of a globally active group.
At STRABAG around 86,000 people working on progress at more than 2,400 locations worldwide. Uniqueness and individual strengths characterise both our projects and each of us as individuals. Whether its building construction, civil engineering, road construction, underground engineering, bridge building, tunnelling, construction material production, project development or building management - we are always one step ahead so that we can become the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe. Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities are integral to this, who we are as a company and how we work.
Our subsidiary, CML Construction Services, specialises in providing construction management services and legal consulting within the Group. As a central point of contact, CML supports colleagues in ops with an integrated service across all project phases - from planning to implementation. Support is adapted to users' needs and ranges from ad hoc advice to intensive, continuous project supervision.
Together we work as partners to complete projects successfully and grow with new challenges. Together we achieve great things. Let's progress!