Job Description
Construction and Commercial Counsel 5+
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Becoming a key legal business partner for procurement, operations, commercial and the wider business across the SGN national network
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Advising, developing, drafting and negotiating a wide variety of high impact and strategically important contracts that support different parts of the business including:
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Construction contracts for repair and laying of gas mains
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Major infrastructure contracts for bio methane and hydrogen projects
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Commercial agreements for supply of parts, gas supplies, collaboration agreements and data sharing agreements
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Professional services agreements
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Service agreements
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Advising on contract interpretation and disputes arising out of contracts including obtaining external legal support when required
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Co-ordinating in house and external legal teams to deliver cost effective and pragmatic solutions
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Supporting on framework agreements, drafting bespoke amendments to standard form contracts and assisting with standardisation of contracts across the business
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Building strong cross-functional relationships within the wider legal department and within the wider business
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What you will need
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You will be an experienced construction or commercial solicitor with a valid practising certificate in either England & Wales or in Scotland
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You will be experienced in construction and/or commercial contracts and specifically you will have experience in the NEC form of Contract
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You will ideally have some experience of the Utilities Regulations or public procurement or be willing to upskill in this area
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Enthusiasm, professional motivation, an ability to work well independently and as part of a team and flexibility
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Comfort in working closely with all levels including Directors and Senior Managers
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Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
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