Construction & Commercial Senior Legal Counsel

As a Construction & Commercial Senior Legal Counsel, the work centres on advising, developing, drafting and negotiating a wide variety of high impact and strategically important contracts that support different parts of the SGN business including. It would suit someone who can bring accuracy, confidentiality, and clear communication to the role.

Role overview

Supporting on framework agreements, drafting bespoke amendments to standard form contracts and assisting with standardisation of contracts across the business. Becoming a key legal business partner for procurement, operations, commercial and the wider business across the SGN national network.

Main responsibilities

Advising, developing, drafting and negotiating a wide variety of high impact and strategically important contracts that support different parts of the SGN business including:. Co-ordinating in house and external legal teams to deliver cost effective and pragmatic solutions. We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses.

What helps someone succeed

careful practical judgement. Strong professional approach.

Requirements

• Be experienced in construction and/or commercial contracts and specifically you will have experience in the NEC form of Contract.
• 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.

Job details

• Advising on contract interpretation and disputes arising out of contracts including obtaining external legal support when required.