Job Description
This opportunity will appeal to a commercially minded construction lawyer who enjoys being close to project delivery and is comfortable operating independently while remaining connected to a supportive remote legal team. The role offers genuine responsibility on a major infrastructure/construction project and comes with accommodation as part of the package.
Project Lawyer
Location: Project-based role (accommodation provided)
Salary: Under review and dependent on experience
PQE: Ideally 5-10 years' PQE, although candidates with 3+ years' PQE and directly relevant experience will also be considered
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Lawyer to join a leading international construction and infrastructure business. Working as part of an established in-house legal function, you will provide day-to-day legal support to a major live project, partnering closely with project directors, commercial teams and operational stakeholders.
This role would suit a lawyer who has previously worked within a project-facing legal position, either in-house or with significant secondment/project exposure, and who enjoys delivering pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice in a fast-paced environment.
While you will have access to support from a wider remote legal team, you will be expected to work autonomously and confidently manage legal matters arising on-site.
Key Responsibilities
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of construction documentation, including:
- Subcontracts
- Supply chain agreements
- Project-related commercial contracts
- Advising project and commercial teams on contract administration and risk management.
- Supporting stakeholders on project delivery issues as they arise.
- Providing legal guidance on:
- Extensions of time, Compensation events, Contractual notices, Variations and change management, Claims and dispute avoidance
- Assisting with the management of contentious issues and supporting external counsel where required.
- Working closely with commercial and operational teams to resolve legal challenges efficiently and pragmatically.
About You
You will be a qualified lawyer with strong construction and engineering experience gained either in-house or in private practice with substantial project exposure.
Candidates are likely to demonstrate:
- 5-10 years' PQE (applications from lawyers with 3+ years' PQE and highly relevant experience are welcomed).
- Previous experience in a project lawyer, construction lawyer or legal counsel role supporting live construction projects.
- Strong experience reviewing and negotiating subcontracts and professional appointments.
- Practical claims experience, including extensions of time, compensation events and project-related disputes.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence operational teams.
- The confidence to work independently whilst collaborating effectively with a remote legal team.
- Essential knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts.
- French language skills would be advantageous but are not essential.
What's on Offer
- The opportunity to work on a significant and high-profile construction project.
- A varied and commercially focused in-house legal role.
- Support from an experienced international legal team.
- Accommodation provided as part of the package.
For a confidential discussion and further information, please get in touch with Supriya Dinkar at Reed Legal - Bury Street
