Senior Contracts Lawyer (Construction & Public Sector)
22 days ago
Dagenham
Senior Contracts Lawyer (Construction & Public Sector) Location: Dagenham (Hybrid working arrangements) Day Rate: £60 - £70 per hour Umbrella Duration: 6 months initially with scope for extension We are seeking an experienced senior Commercial Lawyer to join our client's legal team, with a particular focus on commercial contracts, construction matters and public sector projects. The role will involve advising on high value and strategically important commercial and infrastructure matters across a broad range of services and stakeholders. This is a senior position suited to a commercial minded lawyer who is confident operating autonomously, managing risk pragmatically and supporting senior leadership on complex legal and contractual issues. Key Responsibilities: • Leading on advising internal stakeholders, drafting, negotiation and management of commercial contracts, construction contracts and public sector agreements, • Advising on construction and infrastructure projects, including procurement strategy, contract structuring and delivery risk., • Drafting and negotiating industry-standard construction documentation including JCT, NEC, professional appointments, collateral warranties, framework agreements and consultant appointments., • Advising on contentious and non-contentious construction matters including delay, extensions of time, defects, payment disputes, contract interpretation and variation issues., • Providing legal advice on public procurement matters, including compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and wider public law requirements., • Supporting procurement exercises, framework arrangements, direct awards and contract modifications., • Developing and improving legal templates, governance processes and contract management practices., • Supporting corporate governance and compliance activities across the organisation., • Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and legal staff where appropriate. Essential Experience and Skills • Qualified solicitor, barrister or equivalent common law qualified lawyer with substantial post-qualification experience., • Strong commercial contracts background., • Significant experience in construction law and infrastructure projects., • Strong understanding of public sector contracting and procurement law., • Experience drafting and negotiating JCT and/or NEC contracts., • Experience advising public bodies, utilities, local authorities, housing organisations or regulated industries., • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills., • Ability to provide commercially pragmatic and solutions-focused advice., • Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment., • Strong technical drafting ability and attention to detail. Desirable Experience • Experience advising on energy, utilities, regeneration or infrastructure projects., • In-house legal experience., • Experience managing disputes and claims arising from construction projects., • Familiarity with subsidy control, governance and regulatory compliance., • Experience supervising junior lawyers or managing legal teams. Personal Attributes • Commercially astute and pragmatic., • Confident decision-maker., • Strong interpersonal skills., • Organised and capable of managing competing priorities., • Able to balance legal risk with operational realities., • Collaborative but capable of challenging where necessary. Salary and Benefits • £60 - £70 per hour Umbrella, • Hybrid/flexible working., • Opportunity to work in a on complex and high-profile projects., • Senior leadership exposure and progression opportunities. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser