Vital Energi – In-House Lawyer – 1-3 yrs PQE Construction
hace 10 horas
Blackburn
Overview In-house opportunity with Vital Energi’s Blackburn team to support a growing contractor-focused business. You will work as part of a small legal team, primarily handling construction contracts and related commercial matters to enable tendering and project delivery. The role combines non-contentious contract work with potential dispute support, aligned with a five-year growth strategy. You’ll influence contracting standards, provide guidance to the business, and help scale legal support as the company expands. ResponsibilitiesReviewing and amending construction contracts (NEC, JCT, FIDIC) for tender and procurementReviewing and drafting general construction and commercial agreements (sub-contracts, PO, MOUs, NDAs, JV agreements, licenses, data processing agreements)Assisting with day-to-day contract/project administration and drafting correspondence and noticesProducing legal templates and guidance for the businessAdvising on dispute resolution processes and assisting with adjudications and court proceduresProviding training and summarising legal advice for non-legal stakeholdersStaying updated on relevant case law and legislation; conducting legal research and know-how functions Key requirements1-3 years PQEconstruction experience preferredability to review, draft and advise on standard form contracts (NEC, JCT, FIDIC)experience with a range of commercial agreements (NDAs, MOUs, JV agreements, leases, IP licenses)ability to support day-to-day contract/project administration and dispute resolutionContract drafting and review (NEC, JCT, FIDIC)General commercial and construction lawDispute resolution support (adjudications, court proceedings)Drafting notices and correspondenceLegal research and knowledge updating