Construction and Commercial Counsel 24 Months FTC

Construction and Commercial Counsel 5+

• Becoming a key legal business partner for procurement, operations, commercial and the wider business across the SGN national network
• Advising, developing, drafting and negotiating a wide variety of high impact and strategically important contracts that support different parts of the business including:
  • Construction contracts for repair and laying of gas mains
  • Major infrastructure contracts for bio methane and hydrogen projects
  • Commercial agreements for supply of parts, gas supplies, collaboration agreements and data sharing agreements
  • Professional services agreements
  • Service agreements
• Advising on contract interpretation and disputes arising out of contracts including obtaining external legal support when required
• Co-ordinating in house and external legal teams to deliver cost effective and pragmatic solutions
• Supporting on framework agreements, drafting bespoke amendments to standard form contracts and assisting with standardisation of contracts across the business
• Building strong cross-functional relationships within the wider legal department and within the wider business

What you will need

• You will be an experienced construction or commercial solicitor with a valid practising certificate in either England & Wales or in Scotland
• You will be experienced in construction and/or commercial contracts and specifically you will have experience in the NEC form of Contract
• You will ideally have some experience of the Utilities Regulations or public procurement or be willing to upskill in this area
• Enthusiasm, professional motivation, an ability to work well independently and as part of a team and flexibility
• Comfort in working closely with all levels including Directors and Senior Managers
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

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