Construction & Commercial Senior Solicitor

Commercial Solicitor (2-year FTC)

Farringdon & South Region Full-time Hybrid

Joint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total) - Enhanced maternity & family leave - Life assurance - HolidayPlus - Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more.

REQ5514

We are looking for a Construction & Commercial Solicitor / Senior Solicitor to play a key role within the Construction, Commercial & Corporate legal team advising stakeholders within the SGN business. You will be protecting the company's interests advising on a wide variety of construction and commercial projects and contracts which are strategically important and are interesting and challenging. You will have the opportunity to undertake a wide variety of work including within different areas of legal practice and gain exposure to senior management working and influencing at a senior level within the company.

We are open to a variety of experience but anticipate the candidate will have around 5 years PQE with in house experience being preferable but not a pre-requisite.

We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here's how you will contribute

• 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 SGN 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
• Coordinating 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

Not sure you meet every requirement? Research shows some people - particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.