Construction Lawyer
Construction Lawyer
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Hybrid with 2/3 dpw in Walsall
Salary DOE Bonus Car/Allowance Private Medical and Matched Pension
Are you ready to make a significant impact in the construction sector South Staffordshire Plc is seeking a dedicated Construction Lawyer to lead legal support for our South Staffs and Cambridge Water businesses in addition to our wider contracting businesses that operate in the utilities sector. This is a unique opportunity to help shape and grow our legal function working on major projects ranging from 500k to 60m. If youre passionate about making a difference in the construction industry and thrive in dynamic environments we want to hear from you!
About Us
South Staffordshire Plc as well as owning two regulated clean Water companies (South Staffs and Cambridge Water) is a trusted provider of essential services across regulated industries delivering specialist engineering asset management and compliance services to a wide range of clients including utility companies local authorities and organizations with critical infrastructure. With approaching 3000 employees across the UK and further afield were committed to upholding the highest standards ensuring compliance and supporting our clients infrastructure needs.
About the Role
As our Construction Lawyer youll be at the forefront of legal support for SSI Services OnSite and South Staffs Water overseeing a variety of highstakes construction projects. Youll be responsible for providing legal guidance on both contentious and noncontentious construction matters from reviewing and drafting contracts to advising on risk. Additionally youll play a key role in shaping our legal practices creating policies to support bid and commercial teams and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
Key responsibilities include:
- Advising on and drafting contracts collateral warranties NDAs parent company guarantees and framework agreements
- Supporting commercial risk assessments and drafting board papers at various project stages
- Working with standard construction contracts (JCT NEC FIDIC) as well as bespoke agreements
- Managing legal disputes and providing litigation support when necessary
- Implementing procedures to enhance compliance and risk management
What Youll Need
- Circa 35 years PQE qualified solicitor in England and Wales
- Proven experience in construction law including contract drafting risk review and compliance support
- Knowledge of standard construction forms (JCT NEC FIDIC) and ability to handle bespoke client contracts
- Litigation experience (advantageous) Strong problemsolving skills with the ability to handle multiple complex legal matters simultaneously
- High integrity discretion and a proactive handson approach to legal challenges
- Excellent communication and collaborative skills for working across internal and external stakeholders
What Youll Get in Return
- Competitive salary depending on experience (well discuss this at 1st stage if youve got the right experience to make sure its worth your investment of time) plus car/allowance private medical matched pension and annual bonus
- The chance to shape the construction legal function and make a lasting impact in a growing organization
- Collaborative valuesdriven culture with a focus on professionalism trust and community impact
- Opportunities to engage with key leaders including the CEO CFO and other executives
- An environment that supports your professional growth and values innovative impactful contributions
If youre excited about joining a forwardthinking organization and driving success in the sector we encourage you to apply. Help us achieve our mission live our values and make a meaningful difference in the industry.
Employment Type
Full-Time
