Construction Solicitor

QED Legal are working with a major worldwide engineering and construction business. They are looking for a Construction Solicitor to join their busy in-house legal team.

The work is exceptional quality and the projects that the group has been involved with spans a broad spectrum of global engineering projects. They also handle major infrastructure projects involving utilities and energy providers, as well as critical environmental schemes. There will be exposure to international work if desired.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be responsible for providing bidding support, reviewing, negotiating and finalising a range of contractual documents including Consultancy and Sub-Consultancy Agreements and associated documents
• Provide advice on dispute avoidance and dispute management
• Provide general ad-hoc legal and commercial advice and support as required
• Be a solicitor in the NQ - 9 year PQE range with a background in construction law at a national, regional or strong boutique practice

This is a non-contentious role, although the business will look at those with a mixed construction background.

This opening is perfect for those looking to move from private practice to In-House or those already In-House who want to take their next career step. This is a position with great opportunity for progression and development.
The role will be a hybrid working arrangement of office and home.

Our client envisages that candidates with between 1 to 4 years PQE will have the relevant skills / knowledge for this position, however this has been given as an approximate guide for applicants and our client is happy to consider the applications of candidates who fall outside of this PQE range but who have the relevant experience.

For more information on this great in-house opportunity please contact Simon Campbell at QED Legal. If this position isn’t for you but you know someone who could be suitable then please let us know. We offer a reward fee for any successful referrals. For full details please see our website.