Tasks
- Provide legal support and advice to our group companies including contract reviews, notes of advice and drafting various agreements such as construction contracts, design agreements and joint venture agreements.
- Provide comprehensive support for construction projects in all legal matters during all phases of the construction lifecycle starting from reviewing legal documentation at the tender phase through to project completion e.g. negotiation of final settlement of warranty claims.
- Be responsible for procuring and steering cooperation with external law firms.Collaborate with the group company’s other central divisions such as business compliance.
Qualifications
- You are qualified as a solicitor under the laws of England and Wales (or another common law jurisdiction). You have completed your law degree or appropriate conversion degree(s). Post-graduate studies in construction law are appreciated but are not obligatory.
- The ideal candidate at least 2-4 years’ experience working in the UK construction industry (both in a legal and non-legal capacity). Non-contentious construction law experience is desirable.
- You will have experience with all standard forms of construction contract, particularly the NEC and JCT forms. You will also have an interest in public procurement law and are eager to develop expertise in other practice areas.
- High level of comprehension and pragmatic mindset: You offer a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach in your legal advice to our internal clients, and you are able to support contract negotiations.You also understand the economic and technical implications of the advice being provided.
- You are a self-motivated individual with a pro-active approach. You have a strong drive for action and personal responsibility and also enjoy communicating with internal clients as well as colleagues. Team spirit is crucial.
We offer
Competitive Salary Life & Accident Cover Cycle to Work Scheme Discretional corporate bonus scheme – to recognise exceptional performance 25 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays) Please note: All applicants are requested to ensure that they can demonstrate their right to work in the UK
About us
Progress starts with us.
STRABAG employs about 86,000 people at 2,400 locations around the world, working on progress. Our projects are characterised by their uniqueness and individual strengths, just like each and every one of us. From building construction and structural engineering, road construction and civil engineering, bridge building and tunnelling, project development, building materials production or facility management – we think ahead, and aim to become the most innovative and sustainable construction technology group in Europe. Equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion are an integral part of who we are as a company and how we operate. Together we work as partners to complete projects successfully and grow with new challenges. Together we achieve great things. Build the future with us!
Apply now to become part of our team.
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