Company: Motus Recruitment
Location: London
Posted: May 4th, 2026
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.