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Overview Residential Development Solicitor Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum Location: Nottingham with hybrid working. This is an exceptional opportunity for a junior Property Solicitor to join a highly respected real estate team in Nottingham, renowned for its expertise and commitment to excellence. You will work alongside some of the most prominent names in house building as well as niche developers, handling complex and large-scale land acquisitions across England and Wales. The organisation offers unparalleled support, coaching, and feedback from experienced colleagues, ensuring your professional growth and development are prioritised. With access to world-class training resources, flexible working patterns, and a comprehensive rewards package, you will be empowered to progress your career while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Diversity, inclusion, and well-being are at the heart of the company's culture, making this role ideal for those seeking a collaborative and nurturing environment where your contributions are valued and recognised. What you'll do Manage complex land acquisitions for major housebuilders and niche developers across England and Wales, ensuring all legal aspects are meticulously handled. Draft and negotiate collaboration agreements between developers to facilitate successful joint ventures and partnerships. Oversee disposals of serviced parcels to Housing Associations and other developers, maintaining compliance with relevant regulations. Advise on funding arrangements for residential development projects, providing clear guidance on structuring deals. Support clients with strategic options relating to urban regeneration projects, contributing to sustainable community growth. Work closely with specialist teams in Litigation, Planning, and Construction to deliver a full-service offering to clients. Assist housebuilder clients with strategic land projects by preparing development agreements, conditional contracts, options, corporate joint ventures, and collaboration agreements. Focus exclusively on land acquisition and development work by leveraging the expertise of the UK's largest plot team. Contribute to large-scale residential developments involving up to 6,500 new homes by acting for promoters and institutional landowners. Participate in ongoing professional development activities provided by the organisation to enhance your skills in property law. What you bring Demonstrated experience as a Solicitor (minimum 6 months), ideally within residential or commercial development environments. A keen interest in managing complex land acquisition transactions involving multiple stakeholders. Excellent drafting skills for collaboration agreements, development contracts, options, joint ventures and related documents. An understanding of funding arrangements specific to residential development projects. Ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams including Litigation, Planning, and Construction specialists. Commitment to ongoing professional development through participation in training programmes offered by the organisation. Exceptional interpersonal skills enabling you to build trusted relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds. A passion for contributing positively to urban regeneration projects that benefit local communities. Dedication to upholding values of diversity, inclusion, well-being, and flexible working practices. What sets this company apart The organisation stands out as one of the UK’s foremost legal teams specialising in residential development. With over 200 experts dedicated solely to this sector, the company offers an unrivalled breadth of knowledge that supports every stage of property transactions from acquisition through disposal. Benefits and culture Employees benefit from generous pension contributions alongside a comprehensive rewards package tailored for individual needs: annual leave flexibility (including purchase options), health care plans, critical illness cover, season ticket loans for commuters, cycle-to-work schemes promoting sustainability and much more. Diversity is not just encouraged but actively championed; equal opportunities are provided regardless of age, sex, race or background. Flexible working patterns help staff achieve optimal work/life balance while ongoing investment in learning platforms ensures everyone can fulfil their potential both personally and professionally. What's next If you are ready to advance your career within residential development law while enjoying exceptional support and benefits in an inclusive environment then apply today by clicking on the link below or contacting Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates About the job Contract Type: Permanent Specialism: Legal Focus: Property Workplace Type: Hybrid Experience Level: Entry Level Location: Nottingham

Senior Legal Counsel Are you an experienced construction or commercial lawyer looking to take on a strategic role within a fast growing, internationally recognised energy engineering business? Clarke Energy is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support our UK & Ireland operations across major capital projects, EPC contracting and long term service arrangements. This is an excellent opportunity to influence high value engineering programmes driving the global transition toward net zero. Your Role at Clarke Energy Based at our Knowsley headquarters, with occasional travel, you will play a pivotal role in providing commercially focused legal support throughout the lifecycle of our capital sales, EPC projects and service agreements. You'll work closely with project delivery, sales, engineering and commercial teams to ensure legal integrity, effective risk management and contract compliance across our operations. If you're a confident negotiator with strong construction law expertise and the ability to work autonomously across a diverse workload, this is an exciting next step in your legal career. What You'll Be Doing Contracting for Capital Projects & EPC Delivery Lead negotiations for capital sales and EPC contracts, including FIDIC, MF/1, NEC, JCT and bespoke agreements. Ensure contract terms reflect commercial agreements and appropriately mitigate risk. Advise on liability caps, indemnities, liquidated damages, defects liability, relief events, security and payment terms. Subcontracts & Supply Chain Agreements Support project teams in negotiating major subcontracts and ensuring alignment with main contract obligations. Lead review and negotiation of supply chain agreements, including INNIO Jenbacher frameworks. Project Execution Support Provide ongoing legal guidance during project delivery to ensure contractual compliance. Assist with notices, claims, risk mitigation and relief event processes. Dispute Avoidance & Resolution Provide early advice to prevent disputes. Support commercial settlements and help shape dispute resolution strategies. Service (O&M) Contracting Negotiate long term maintenance and parts supply agreements. Advise on liability, indemnities, insurance, warranties and guarantees. Ancillary Legal Agreements Draft and negotiate NDAs, bonds, guarantees, direct agreements, assignments and novations. Compliance, Governance & Research Monitor changes in relevant construction, commercial and regulatory law. Support internal policy development and compliance initiatives. Training & Cross Functional Collaboration Deliver legal training to sales, project and service teams. Provide day to day, practical legal advice across the organisation. Who We're Looking For Essential England & Wales qualified solicitor (minimum 5 years' PQE) with strong non contentious construction law experience. Working knowledge of MF/1, FIDIC, NEC and JCT standard forms. Proven experience negotiating complex construction/EPC contracts. Desirable Experience with guarantees, bonds and security instruments. Exposure to contentious construction matters. Cross border contracting experience. Sector background in energy, engineering or infrastructure. What You'll Bring Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Clear, confident communication - both written and verbal. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Commercial awareness with sound judgement and a collaborative approach. Proactive, adaptable and capable of building strong internal relationships. Why Join Clarke Energy? Competitive salary and benefits package. 25 days holiday plus service based increases. Holiday buy/sell scheme. 7% company pension contribution. Health care cash plan and life assurance. Employee Assistance Programme. Hybrid working options. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities. About Clarke Energy Clarke Energy is a globally recognised engineering business delivering sustainable energy solutions across 29 territories. As the largest authorised distributor and service provider for INNIO's hydrogen ready reciprocating engines, we are committed to engineering excellence and supporting the global transition to net zero. We deliver high quality projects through integrated capabilities including in house design engineering, EPC project management and 24/7 after sales support. Ready to Make an Impact? If you're a commercially driven solicitor looking to advance your career in a dynamic, purpose led engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please prepare your application and submit it through our careers channel.

Overview JOB TITLE: Legal Counsel - Major Infrastructure Programme PQE REQUIRED: 4+ LOCATION: Birmingham SALARY: £64,000 - £69,000 The Role An organisation delivering a nationally significant infrastructure programme is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide high-quality commercial and contractual legal advice across a complex portfolio of work. This role will support internal stakeholders by advising on a wide range of commercial, construction and procurement matters, helping to secure robust contractual outcomes and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations. The Legal Counsel will work with minimal supervision and play a key role in managing legal risk across high-value projects. Responsibilities Drafting, reviewing and negotiating high-value and complex construction and commercial contracts Advising on procurement, contract management and statutory obligations Supporting the resolution of contractual claims and disputes, including managing external legal advisers where required Contributing to reports and briefings for senior stakeholders to support effective decision-making Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and promoting inclusive ways of working About You Qualified solicitor or barrister Strong experience in contract and/or procurement law, ideally within construction, infrastructure or major projects Comfortable advising senior stakeholders and working autonomously Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality legal advice in a fast-paced environment How to Apply Contact Pasquale Agatiello at eNL on or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate

Head of Legal page is loaded Head of Legallocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ\_At Believ, formerly known as Liberty Charge, we're committed to sustainable transport being accessible to everyone. We're a Charge Point Operator (CPO) on a mission to create the UK's most reliable electric vehicle charging network that doesn't cost the earth and leaves no one behind. Providing equitable access to electric vehicle charging, and achieving cleaner air for all, is at the heart of the Believ mission. We work closely with local authorities and businesses to deliver reliable, high quality charging networks at pace, at scale and at zero cost.We offer all the advantages of being a scale-up business, but with the added security and long-term backing from well-known parents - Liberty Global (who also own our delivery partner, Virgin Media O2) and Zouk Capital (who manage the Government's Charging Investment Infrastructure Fund).You'll be joining this exciting journey during our scale-up phase and working with us to hit the ambitious targets our shareholders have set. You'll become part of a passionate and supportive team in a fast-paced, dynamic and result-driven environment. About the role Reporting into the Legal Director, you will provide strong leadership in overseeing, supporting and developing a team of UK based lawyers currently consisting of: 2 senior legal counsels, 1 legal counsel and 1 paralegal. This team oversees all aspects of Believ's EV charge point network including securing property / land interests, planning, design & construction and operations & maintenance.You will be instrumental in shaping Believ's legal, regulatory and compliance function. Overseeing Network Operations Manage a busy pipeline of Public Sector and Private Sector transactions in England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, ensuring these are appropriately resourced. Partnering with key internal stakeholders to ensure clear visibility of the pipeline. Manage all aspects of property acquisition including title due diligence, putting in place Concession Contracts, Framework Agreements, Agreements for Lease, Leases, Licences etc, attending to SDLT and Land Registry registration. Manage all supply side agreements relating to the operation of the EV charge point network including: IT software & hardware purchasing, services and outsourcing, construction contracts, energy purchasing / supply agreements. In the absence of an in-house procurement function, working with the Business to define requirements, pricing mechanisms, service levels and remedies for supplier non-performance. Maintain your own contract workload which may consist of: introducer / commission agreements, network roaming agreements and the property and supply side agreements mentioned above. Partner with the tenders & Sales teams on RFIs, RFPs and advise on public procurement challenges and issues. Develop initiatives to reduce contract negotiation times with local authorities and private landlords. Proactively identify, manage and mitigate risks whilst enabling the Business to move forward on its objectives, including ensuring contract termination / renewals and variations are progressed in a timely manner. Prepare and have oversight of legal budgets, monitoring Legal spend and conducting regular reviews of external law firms and conduct RFPs for Legal Services as required. Ensure templates and contract negotiation playbooks are continually revised and updated. Drive the adoption and optimisation of legal technology including AI and contract management systems. Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders, provide regular training and encourage business partnering between Legal and Business teams. Leading on General Compliance This is an evolving role with the aim of embedding a culture of legal engagement and compliance across the Business. This role will initially entail: Manage and maintain Believ's ISO certifications including ISO audit preparation, applications for new ISOs and liaising with external auditors and internal stakeholders as necessary. Manage and maintain Believ's B-Corp certification. Oversee Believ's insurance requirements to ensure all areas of Business operations are adequately covered. Support Business areas on contract lifecycle management, tracking contractual obligations and advising on strategy and mitigations against known-breaches. Oversee Believ's compliance with key legislation - e.g. Public Charge Point Regulations reporting obligations. Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends being mindful of evolving product offerings in the EV space (e.g. (e.g. solar power canopies, vehicle to grid, battery storage). Draft and revise corporate policies such as Modern Slavery, Anti-bribery, Business Continuity, Privacy etc. Develop and implement legal procedures and policies to ensure adherence to best practice and compliance with law. Attend industry working groups and co-ordinate Believ's response to public consultations. Other Work closely with the Legal Director to help turn legal priorities into practical business strategy and support the company's growth from the legal side Deputise for the Legal Director at SLT and Board meetings. On an as needs basis: company secretariat activities, overseeing Believ's trade mark portfolio, GDPR & data protection, supporting on M&A activity. About you At Believ, we are building a culture that attracts and retains the best talent. We are a dedicated and high-performing team, accustomed to working at pace in an ever-evolving industry, and we are looking for people who are as passionate as us about cutting carbon emissions and providing cleaner air for all. The successful Candidate will be a qualified solicitor (SRA) in England & Wales with the following attributes and skills: Minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience including in-house ideally in a fast-paced environment. Significant experience in negotiating and advising on commercial contracts. Significant experience with property law and negotiating Leases and Licences. Previous network infrastructure roll out experience (e.g. EV, mobile, broadband, electricity) or demonstrable experience of learning new sectors. Experience of coaching and developing team members. Demonstrable experience of designing and implementing pre and post contracting processes and procedures and driving and leading deals towards completion. Thrives working in a scale-up environment where goal posts are constantly moving and new solutions / business models are being trialed. Commercial acumen to understand how to structure advice and approach in a start-up and new industry environment. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Above all, you will be up for the challenge and have a willingness to really embed yourself in the Business by rolling you sleeves up and diving in! Benefits Competitive salary and bonus scheme 25 days' annual leave, plus the usual 8 UK Bank Holidays and the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year\ Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical insurance, critical illness cover, dental, optical & travel insurance, income protection and life assurance Pension contribution matched up to 10% Access to our car benefit scheme and cycle to work scheme Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us. 16 hours a year Volunteer Time Off to support causes that are important to you Virgin Media / O2 discounts and offers Access to VIP Arena Suites at the O2 Arena (London) and First Direct Arena (Leeds) Enhanced parental leave policies\ This perk can only be availed for the following calendar year by employees who started before 1st December Location The business

We are looking for a Legal Counsel/Construction lawyer to provide clear, pragmatic legal and commercial advice that supports Sodexo UK&I's strategic goals. This role will help guide the business through complex decisions, manage risk effectively, and deliver commercially focused solutions that enable confident, compliant operations across a dynamic organisation. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way. For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo Careers Main Responsibilities Providing effective legal and commercial advice and assistance as required by the Segments/Functions supported Reviewing, drafting and negotiating construction and facilities management contracts and PFI variations Advising on, drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of standard forms of UK contracts such as NEC4, JCT, Model Forms of contract, complex infrastructure projects and bespoke contracts and queries Drafting, reviewing and negotiating professional appointments for design, scope of services, fee structures and contractual terms Preparing and negotiating collateral warranties and security documents Assisting the Segments/Functions supported regarding the assessment and management of legal and commercial risk Training the Segments/Functions supported on legal, commercial and regulatory issues Helping to ensure that business is conducted in accordance with relevant law and Sodexo's internal governance processes Instructing external lawyers and managing external legal fees under appropriate supervision Providing preliminary advice on disputes and litigation Ensuring compliance with company policies and Legal Department processes Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements The Ideal Candidate Educated to degree level or equivalent with strong academics Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent common law jurisdiction) (guide 2-4 PQE) Qualification gained in top tier law firm and in-house legal experience in relevant industry desirable Strong technical knowledge and expertise in construction law, with a proven ability to advise on complex matters Demonstrated experience in advising on, reviewing, drafting and negotiating construction and engineering contracts including all standard forms of UK contracts such as NEC4, JCT, Model Forms of contract and complex infrastructure projects Experienced in drafting and negotiating professional appointments, collateral warranties, bonds, guarantees and associated project documentation. Strong commercial awareness Sound judgment and a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage internal and external relationships successfully Package Description Competitive salary depending experience Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice. For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached. Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! About The Company At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we're on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Wide-ranging in-house role - listed infrastructure Co. Junior to Mid-level role for a lawyer with experience of Construction Contracts About Our Client Out Client is a listed company operating in the built environment, and a house-hold name in the construction sector. Job Description You will work with clients and suppliers including external legal advisors, this may also include collaborating with customers, supply chain, JV Partners, outside agencies/bodies, other parts of the Group and will have responsibility at all stages of the life-cycle of our construction projects including reviewing and negotiating upstream and downstream construction contracts and associated, PCGs, warranties and bonds etc., advising on contract administration queries including extensions of time and loss and expense claims and advising in relation to all forms of dispute management and resolution. You will: Advise and assist the UK businesses in the negotiation and drafting of contract terms and conditions with its clients, partners, supply chain members and other stakeholders and in the formation, negotiation and drafting professional services appointments and other key business documentation requiring legal support and input. Review the wording of bonds, guarantees and warranties in accordance with UK and Group policies and provide advice in a timely and appropriate manner and liaise with UK Commercial, Treasury and Group Legal teams to procure bonds and parent company guarantees. Provide legal support in relation to all forms of dispute management and resolution and conduct/assist with adjudications or other forms of ADR as directed by Managing Counsel or Senior Counsel and, in consultation with them engage and manage agreed panel law firms in relation to mediation, litigation or arbitration. The Successful Applicant The successful candidate will be a Qualified solicitor/barrister; ideally not less than two years PQE (based on the work and salary on offer - consideration may be given to less experienced candidates displaying requisite skills and experience). Knowledge and experience of construction/infrastructure industry including standard form construction contracts is essential. You must also have a willingness and ability to attend the office in London 3 days per week. What's on Offer To find out more about the salary, car allowance, bonus and benefits on offer for this role, please apply to this advert.

A major recruitment firm is seeking a Junior to Mid-level lawyer with experience in Construction Contracts in Greater London. The successful candidate will provide legal support in contract negotiations, dispute management, and work closely with clients and suppliers. Candidates should be qualified solicitors or barristers with ideally two years PQE and knowledge of the construction industry is essential. The role offers a hybrid work model, requiring office attendance in London three days a week.

Surveyor - Buildings Insurance Claims Job description Who are we? At TBRN our expertise lies in property claims management, with quality building repairs via our contractor network at the heart of what we do. We support a range of businesses including Insurers, Managing General Agents, Loss Adjusters, Solicitors, Third Party Administrators and Self-Insured entities in managing the entire process of a click apply for full job details