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Construction Contracts Lawyer

Service Care Solutions - Legal
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 2WA, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Service Care Solutions is seeking a Construction Lawyer for a Local Authority in Oxfordshire, focusing on non-contentious Construction law.
  • The role offers a pay rate of £60-£65 per hour on an umbrella basis, with a contract length of 3 months ongoing.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of PQE in Construction Law and ideally previous experience working for a Local Authority.
  • Responsibilities include managing a caseload of Construction Contracts and advising on Procurement matters, particularly involving JCT and NEC contracts.
  • The position allows for flexible hours and hybrid/remote working options.
Service Care Solutions is currently working alongside a growing Local Authority, based in the Oxfordshire, which is in need of a Construction Lawyer to join their Commercial Contracts and Procurement team. This role will have a key focus on Construction law.ROLE: Construction LawyerRATE: £60-£65ph umbrellaCONTRACT LENGTH: 3 months ongoingLOCATION: Oxfordshire - can be done REMOTELY but ideally some office attendanceThe responsibilities of the Construction Lawyer
  • Handle your own Construction Contracts caseload from start to completion. Also advise on Procurement matters.
  • The role will have a particular focus on non-contentious Construction contract matters, both JCT and NEC (drafting and negotiating NEC3, NEC4 and JCT contracts).
  • Oversee the collation and sealing of contracts.
The Person:
  • A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with 3+ years of PQE in Construction Law.
  • Ideally someone who has worked directly for a Local Authority previously within a Commercial Contracts team.
  • Someone with strong non-contentious construction contract experience.
Benefits to the Commercial Contracts Lawyer role:
  • Flexible hours.
  • Weekly pay.
  • Hybrid/Remote working.
If this Construction Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity that is right for you or someone you know, then don't hesitate to get in touch with Hugh Barnes via email, .uk, or via phone at .We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.

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