In House Solicitor - Construction/Procurement

West Yorkshire – £80,000 - £100,000

Job Title: In- House Construction Counsel
Location: Leeds
Package: £80k - £90k + Car Allowance + Bonus
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 1 office day per week

Douglas Scott is working with a market leading services business on a fantastic new opportunity to join their existing UK Legal team . The business continues to thrive across both public and private sector and has an sizeable and exciting portfolio of ongoing projects across the UK. They are seeking a UK qualified Construction/Commercial Solicitor to join their team at an increasingly busy time. Those with interest in/experience of construction, energy and public procurement will be ideal.

Working closely with a Divisional Head of Legal, you will be responsible for a broad, challenging scope of work. This will include support across tenders, projects, developments, operations, Governance and training. You’ll work closely with the wider business including commercial teams and the Senior stakeholder Group, ensuring strategic decisions are taken with minimal risk

Applications are invited from Solicitors from 4 years PQE +. This can include contentious or non-contentious backgrounds, but previous exposure to standard construction contracts including JCT and NEC is preferred,

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well established In-House team and lay the foundations for the continued development of your in-house career

Send a CV to Nick Barrass or get in touch for a confidential discussion

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Nick Barrass

Head of In-House
0161 233 6360

nick@douglas-scott.co.uk

Nick Barrass, Head of In-House at Douglas Scott for over nine years, specialises in recruiting legal professionals across the North, from Paralegals to General Counsel. He partners with established legal teams and companies building in-house functions. Before Douglas Scott, he spent two years in Financial Services for a major bank and six in Real Estate Finance recruitment. Nick holds a Sport and Exercise Science degree from Liverpool John Moores University.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Construction Law
  • Type: In House
  • Salary: £80,000 - £100,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: West Yorkshire
  • Reference: 1181532