Legal Counsel - Construction and Infrastructure
Posted 2 weeks ago by RSK Group
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Helsby, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Legal Counsel - Construction and Infrastructure involves providing in-house legal support primarily for Binnies UK Limited, focusing on the water, energy, and transport sectors. The position requires working at the Head office in Helsby, Cheshire, two days a week, with flexible options for remote work. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in infrastructure and construction law, with the ability to manage a varied workload and provide commercial legal advice. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to large-scale projects and collaborate with a well-established team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide vital day-to-day support to group businesses, primarily reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel.
- Act as the main point of contact for legal guidance and advice on infrastructure and construction matters.
- Draft, negotiate, review, and advise on construction contracts, major framework agreements, and joint ventures.
- Handle ancillary documentation including parent company guarantees, performance bonds, and collateral warranties.
Key Skills:
- Qualified Solicitor with at least 6 years PQE.
- Law Degree/GDL/MA Law and Legal Practice Course.
- Infrastructure/construction experience, preferably in the water, energy, and transport sectors.
- International project experience desirable.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage a heavy caseload of complex matters under tight deadlines.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Helsby
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
We are seeking an infrastructure/construction lawyer to provide in-house legal support with a particular focus on the water, energy and transport sector. You will be required to work at our Head office in Helsby, Cheshire two days per week, with options to work in either our Chester or Manchester office or at home on the other days. You will primarily be working for Binnies UK Limited, the largest business within the RSK Group. Binnies develop intelligent solutions using their award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since their foundation over 100 years ago. Together with their clients, they are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, to connecting people with insights and data. This is a fantastic opportunity for a lawyer with a good grounding in infrastructure and/or construction work who has the acumen to deal with a varied workload and understands the importance of commerciality in their legal advice.
Key Responsibilities Will Include
- To provide vital day to day support to our group businesses, primarily to one of our larger businesses, reporting directly to the Senior Legal Counsel.
- To act as the main point of contact to one of our larger group businesses, providing high quality guidance and legal advice on a spectrum of matters, with a specific focus on infrastructure and construction within the water, energy and transport sectors.
- To draft, negotiate, review and advise on construction contracts (including NEC/FIDIC/JCT), major framework agreements, and joint ventures in respect of a wide array of large-scale projects, including international projects (with a focus on Southeast Asia).
- To draft, negotiate, review and advise on ancillary documentation including parent company guarantees, performance bonds and collateral warranties etc.
Person Specification
- Qualified Solicitor with at least 6 years PQE
- Law Degree/GDL/MA Law
- Legal Practice Course
- Admitted to Solicitors Roll
- Infrastructure / construction experience, preferably in the water, energy and transport sectors
- International project experience desirable
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Ability to manage heavy caseload of complex matters, work to tight deadlines and demonstrable experience working under pressure in a fast-paced role
Salary And Benefits
- Commensurate with experience
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Company Paid Life Assurance
- A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays
- Regular training and career development
Please See The Full Job Description Under Documents.
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