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.
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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.
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