Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel - Construction & Projects

Central London, Hybrid Working

6-9 month Fixed Term Contract

Our Client, a large Renewable Energy entity, is seeking a mid-level Non-Contentious Construction and Projects Counsel. This is initially a 6 – 9 month fixed term contract role. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, your key responsibilities include:

• Drafting and negotiating engineering and construction contracts, Suite of JCT & NEC3 Contracts and other standard form of construction contracts
• Drafting and negotiating facilities management and pre-construction agreements, Development & Acquisition Agreements, Energy contracts, Framework agreements, Joint venture agreements
• Advising on development projects and conducting due diligence
• Dealing with warranty documents, performance bonds and guarantees
• Supporting tendering and procurement process, from new bids, tenders to finalisation of contracts
• Providing procurement strategy and advice on general of legal, commercial, financial risks
• Advising on risk allocation
• Manage external counsel/conveyancers/other resources as necessary

The ideal candidate will be a UK/Scottish qualified lawyer with previous in-house experience within the renewable energy sector. Excellent stakeholders’ management skills and, some experience in contentious matters. A strong understanding of standard forms of construction contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC, RIBA and ACE) is essential to be a successful applicant. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a successful organisation during a period of growth. Notably, it will be a great opportunity to work in a lean function and very closely to the Head of Legal and other Stakeholders at C-Level.

Highly Competitive Remunerative + excellent benefits package

For further information and to apply, please contact Natalie Thomas at TAP Search on 02071275274 or alternatively email your CV to nataliethomas@tapsearch.co.uk