Legal Counsel - Construction and Infrastructure (Glasgow)

OverviewWe are seeking an infrastructure/construction lawyer to provide in-house legal support with a particular focus on the water, energy and transport sectors. This is a full-time role based in Glasgow, offering hybrid working from the office and home. You will primarily be working for Binnies UK Limited, the largest business within the RSK Group. Binnies develop intelligent solutions using their award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since their foundation over 100 years ago. Together with their clients, they are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects, including low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, and connecting people with insights and data. This is a fantastic opportunity for a lawyer with a good grounding in infrastructure and/or construction who can handle a varied workload and understands the importance of commerciality in their legal advice.

Key responsibilities

Provide day-to-day support to our group businesses, primarily to one of our larger businesses, reporting directly to the Senior Legal Counsel.

Act as the main point of contact to one of our larger group businesses, providing high quality guidance and legal advice on a spectrum of matters, with a specific focus on infrastructure and construction within the water, energy and transport sectors.

Draft, negotiate, review and advise on construction contracts (including NEC/FIDIC/JCT), major framework agreements, and joint ventures in respect of a wide array of large-scale projects, including international projects (with a focus on Southeast Asia).

Draft, negotiate, review and advise on ancillary documentation including parent company guarantees, performance bonds and collateral warranties, etc.

Person specification

Qualified Solicitor with at least 6 years PQE

Law Degree/GDL/MA Law

Legal Practice Course

Admitted to Solicitors Roll

Infrastructure / construction experience, preferably in the water, energy and transport sectors

International project experience desirable

Good communication and organisational skills

Ability to manage a heavy caseload of complex matters, work to tight deadlines and demonstrable experience working under pressure in a fast-paced role

Salary and benefits

Commensurate with experience

Contributory Pension Scheme

Company Paid Life Assurance

A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays

Regular training and career development

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